MacDowell, Ontario Weather
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About MacDowell, Ontario
MacDowell is a settlement in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. MacDowell is located at 52.2089°N, 92.7281°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0X.
MacDowell rests upon the quiet, expansive shore of MacDowell Lake, where the northern horizon stretches wide under a sky that seems to hold the weight of the coming winter. It lies 82.5 km north-west of Cat Lake, ON (from Cat Lake, ON: bearing 311°T), and is situated 38.8 km south-south-east of North Spirit Lake. The terrain here is defined by the resilience of the boreal forest, a dense gathering of spruce and pine that stands sentinel over the dark, reflective waters. At dusk, the light loses its warmth, turning the surface of MacDowell Lake into a sheet of hammered lead that catches the final, pale violet hues of the day. The air carries a crisp, lingering chill, a constant reminder of the vast, untamed reaches that define this northern landscape. Life in MacDowell follows the movement of the seasons, shaped by the isolation and the profound stillness of the surrounding wilderness. The Tutu River, winding through the muskeg and rock about 10 km away, serves as a silent artery for the land, dictating the flow of movement for those who know the intricate paths through the bush. Historically, the inhabitants have maintained a deep connection to the land, relying on the bounty of the water and the timber that defines the region’s economy. Days here are marked by the steady, focused labor of maintenance and the preparation required to survive the long, cold months. In the quiet hours, the atmosphere of MacDowell is defined by the absence of noise, a rare quality that allows one to hear the subtle shifting of the ice or the distant, lonely call of a loon across the lake.
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| Location | MacDowell, Kenora, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 52.208889°N, 92.728056°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0X |
| 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 MacDowell, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for MacDowell, 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 MacDowell includes coordinates 52.208889°N, 92.728056°W, situated in Kenora. Postal FSA: P0X. 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.