Magnetawan, Ontario Weather
Magnetawan, Ontario — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast, soil and crop conditions for Magnetawan in Parry Sound.
Marine forecast and fishing conditions near Magnetawan.
Flight conditions near Magnetawan. Data source: locating…
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Magnetawan.
About Magnetawan, Ontario
Magnetawan is a community in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,753. Magnetawan is located at 45.6654°N, 79.6441°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0A.
Magnetawan rests within a rugged corridor of the Canadian Shield, defined by the persistent, dark passage of the Magnetawan River as it carves through the ancient rock near Spyglass Hill. It lies 29.0 km south-west of South River, ON (from South River, ON: bearing 226°T), and is situated 5.9 km east-north-east of Cedar Croft. The land here holds a quiet intensity, where the low-angled light of late afternoon catches the granite outcrops and makes the surface of the river appear as burnished slate. Tarrant Lake sits tucked into the surrounding forest only 3 km away, its stillness offering a stark contrast to the momentum of the nearby current. Further out, the presence of Knoefli Falls creates a constant, low-frequency hum that seems to underscore the stillness of the woods, while the natural expanse of Mikisew Provincial Park lies 20 km away, preserving the wilder character of the terrain. The history of Magnetawan is anchored to the flow of water and the early industry of the timber trade, which once dictated the pace of life along the riverbanks. Today, the economy leans into the seasonal shifts of the region, drawing those who appreciate the austere beauty of the northern landscape and the traditions of a quiet, rural life. Residents observe the change of seasons with a focus that feels both practical and deliberate, as the community maintains its identity through the cycles of the climate. Whether the air is sharp with the scent of pine or heavy with the humidity of a summer dusk, Magnetawan keeps a steady, grounded perspective on the world, defined by the enduring granite and the water that remains central to its existence.
Live animated radar for Magnetawan and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Magnetawan, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.66545°N, 79.64414°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0A |
| 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 Magnetawan, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Magnetawan, 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 Magnetawan includes coordinates 45.665450°N, 79.644140°W, situated in Parry Sound. Postal FSA: P0A. 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.