Orchard Beach, Ontario Weather
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About Orchard Beach, Ontario
Orchard Beach is a urban community in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Orchard Beach is located at 42.6658°N, 81.2040°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N5L.
Orchard Beach rests quietly upon the northern shoreline of Lake Erie, a stretch of land defined by the persistent pulse of the surf against the clay bluffs. It lies 12.9 km south of St. Thomas, ON (from St. Thomas, ON: bearing 187°T), and is situated 0.6 km east of Port Stanley. The horizon here holds an expansive, grey-blue clarity, particularly in the hours before dusk when the light flattens against the water, turning the sand into a mirror for the passing clouds. Inland, the terrain rises toward the modest elevation of Pike’s Peak, grounding the coastal air with the scent of damp earth and seasonal growth. While the Thames River traces its course some 21 km away, Orchard Beach maintains a singular focus on the lake, existing as a quiet threshold between the shifting depths of the water and the agricultural fields that define the broader landscape. Life at Orchard Beach retains a character shaped by the cyclical demands of the seasons and the proximity of the water, which draws those seeking a reprieve from more crowded horizons. The local economy persists in modest harmony with the land, far removed from the busier hubs, though the Dalewood Conservation Area remains a nearby destination for those observing the native flora and fauna about 15 km away. History here is marked not by grand monuments, but by the steady maintenance of cottages and the seasonal migration of visitors who appreciate the stillness of the shoreline. The pace of Orchard Beach stays measured, governed by the wind off the lake and the simple, persistent work of keeping a home steady against the elements.
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| Location | Orchard Beach, Elgin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.665806°N, 81.203981°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N5L |
| 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 Orchard Beach, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Orchard Beach, 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 Orchard Beach includes coordinates 42.665806°N, 81.203981°W, situated in Elgin. Postal FSA: N5L. 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.