McKellar, Ontario Weather
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About McKellar, Ontario
McKellar is a compact rural community in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,419. McKellar is located at 45.5075°N, 79.9186°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P2A.
McKellar sits amidst the rugged, granite-strewn terrain of the Canadian Shield, where the air holds a crisp, pine-scented clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the horizon. It lies 19.4 km north-north-east of Parry Sound, ON (from Parry Sound, ON: bearing 28°T), and is situated 21.9 km south-west of Cedar Croft. The landscape is dominated by the presence of Armstrong Lake, a quiet, reflective expanse located only a kilometer away that mirrors the shifting moods of the sky. Near The Hogsback, the land rises in stubborn, rocky ridges that challenge the encroaching forest, while the distant, steady pulse of the Shawanaga River, situated about seven kilometers away, serves as a constant reminder of the region’s ancient, water-carved geography. At dusk, the light catches the lichen on the stone, turning the grey rock into a soft, glowing copper that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the trees. The history of McKellar is rooted in the hard-won efforts of early settlers who navigated the dense timberlands and rocky outcrops to establish a foothold in this challenging northern environment. Today, the local economy draws its strength from the seasonal migration of visitors who appreciate the quietude of the surroundings, as well as the enduring presence of those who maintain the rhythm of life throughout the long winters. Life in McKellar follows a deliberate, seasonal cadence, defined by the maintenance of homesteads and the respectful stewardship of the surrounding woods. Whether through the seasonal bustle of summer residents or the solitary, snow-muffled stillness of January, the character of McKellar persists as a quiet defiance against the vastness of the wild.
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| Location | McKellar, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.5075°N, 79.918611°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P2A |
| 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 McKellar, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for McKellar, 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 McKellar includes coordinates 45.507500°N, 79.918611°W, situated in Parry Sound. Postal FSA: P2A. 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.