Merritton, Ontario Weather
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About Merritton, Ontario
Merritton is a urban community in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Merritton is located at 43.1385°N, 79.2105°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L2P.
Merritton occupies a distinct position upon the rise of Sanitorium Hill, overlooking the persistent movement of the Welland Canal. It lies 4.6 km south-east of St. Catharines, ON (from St. Catharines, ON: bearing 131°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-west of Niagara Falls. The air here often holds the damp, heavy scent of deep water, particularly during the twilight hours when the light flattens against the industrial periphery and softens the hard edges of the local architecture. Merritton sits within a landscape punctuated by the proximity of significant natural landmarks, as Lake Gibson rests a mere 4 km away, while the Woodend Conservation Area also lies at a 4 km distance. Further out, the dramatic descent of DeCew Falls occurs roughly 5 km from the center, grounding the locale in a terrain defined by geological shifts and the presence of moving water. The history of Merritton remains tied to the ingenuity required to navigate the local waterway, which long served as the primary engine for its early industrial growth. Mills and factories once dominated the economy, drawing strength from the canal to power a life defined by consistent, manual output. Though the nature of this work has shifted, the character of Merritton persists in the sturdy brick facades and the quiet, industrious temperament of its residents. Even as modern demands reshape the local economy, the shadow of the canal continues to influence the pace of the day, acting as a constant, heavy presence that reminds those who live here of the labor and foresight that first established the settlement.
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| Location | Merritton, Niagara, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.13849°N, 79.21051°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L2P |
| 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 Merritton, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Merritton, 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 Merritton includes coordinates 43.138490°N, 79.210510°W, situated in Niagara. Postal FSA: L2P. 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.