Matawatchan, Ontario Weather
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About Matawatchan, Ontario
Matawatchan is a locality in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Matawatchan is located at 45.1433°N, 77.1153°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K7V.
Matawatchan sits tucked against the rise of Pine Hill, defined by the steady, unceasing pull of the Madawaska River. It lies 49.9 km south-west of Renfrew, ON (from Renfrew, ON: bearing 223°T), and is situated 12.4 km east of Denbigh. The land here holds a crystalline stillness, where the air at dusk thickens with the scent of damp stone and pine needles, cooling rapidly as the light drains from the sky. Giffins Lake rests only 1 km away, a quiet mirror to the surrounding timber, while the distant roar of Highland Falls, located 14 km away, marks the wilder descent of the waters. The terrain is rugged, shaped by granite outcrops and deep woods that demand a deliberate way of moving, grounding the spirit in the physical reality of the earth. The history of Matawatchan traces back to the hard-won efforts of early settlers who navigated the timber-rich corridors of the region, building lives alongside the seasonal pulse of the Madawaska River. While many look toward the Lower Madawaska River Provincial Park, situated 17 km away, for its recreation, the residents of Matawatchan maintain a life centered on the local rhythm of forestry and small-scale land stewardship. Daily existence here lacks the clamor of the urban world, replaced by the sound of wind moving through high branches and the low, heavy hum of equipment working the woodlots. People here share a common understanding of the winters, a shared patience that defines the local character as firmly as the terrain itself.
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| Location | Matawatchan, Renfrew, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.143333°N, 77.115278°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K7V |
| 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 Matawatchan, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Matawatchan, 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 Matawatchan includes coordinates 45.143333°N, 77.115278°W, situated in Renfrew. Postal FSA: K7V. 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.