Lakefield, Ontario Weather
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About Lakefield, Ontario
Lakefield is a community in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Lakefield is located at 44.4299°N, 78.2735°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K9L.
Lakefield sits anchored near the prominence of Armour Hill, where the land rises with a quiet, steady resolve above the surrounding geography. It lies 15.1 km north-north-east of Peterborough, ON (from Peterborough, ON: bearing 18°T), and is situated 8.5 km east-south-east of Curve Lake. The air here holds a crisp clarity, particularly as the evening light stretches across the terrain, illuminating the subtle contours that lead toward the nearby Katchewanooka Lake. Just a short distance away, the Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area offers a sanctuary of tall grasses and stillness, a natural threshold that grounds the village in the rhythms of the earth. Beyond the immediate reach of the village, the Indian River moves with a deliberate, winding purpose, while the distant, rushing presence of Burleigh Falls suggests the deeper power of water moving through the landscape. The history of Lakefield reflects a long engagement with the land, from the early settlers who recognized the potential of the waterways to the enduring character of those who currently sustain its economy. The architecture of the village, marked by solid stone and brick, stands in quiet contrast to the wilder stretches of the nearby terrain, reflecting a heritage of industry and agriculture. Students and residents move through the streets with a focused intent, contributing to a local culture that balances tradition with a modern, pragmatic sensibility. As the sun dips behind the rise of Armour Hill, the shadows lengthen over the quiet lanes, revealing a place that values the steady, grounded persistence of its people and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.
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| Location | Lakefield, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.42988°N, 78.27351°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K9L |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Lakefield, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lakefield, Ontario, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lakefield includes coordinates 44.429880°N, 78.273510°W, situated in Peterborough. Postal FSA: K9L. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.