Orwell, Ontario Weather
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About Orwell, Ontario
Orwell is a compact rural community in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Orwell is located at 42.7760°N, 81.0329°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N5H.
Orwell sits amidst the quiet, expansive fields of the Pike's Peak, where the earth holds a stillness that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. It lies 12.5 km east of St. Thomas, ON (from St. Thomas, ON: bearing 92°T), and is situated 4.2 km west of Aylmer. The light at dusk here possesses a peculiar, honeyed quality, turning the flat, fertile horizons into a vast canvas of muted ochre and deep violet. Within a short journey of the Archie Coulter Conservation Area, the terrain offers a sanctuary for those who value the solitude of sheltered groves over the clamor of wider roads. While Pinafore Lake sits 13 km away, the atmosphere in Orwell remains defined by the persistent, open sky and the hushed transitions of the seasons across the rural expanse. The local economy of Orwell draws its strength from the deep, dark soil that has long supported the families who first cleared these tracts. Though the Thames River flows 23 km away, its presence is felt in the moisture that clings to the evening air, nourishing the crops that define the local livelihood. Life in Orwell follows the pragmatic dictates of the harvest, a tradition passed down through generations who treat the land with a stoic, quiet devotion. Residents often find their way to the nearby Archie Coulter Conservation Area to observe the changing foliage, finding in those woods a measure of constancy that anchors the routine of their days.
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| Location | Orwell, Elgin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.77598°N, 81.03288°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N5H |
| 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 Orwell, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Orwell, 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 Orwell includes coordinates 42.775980°N, 81.032880°W, situated in Elgin. Postal FSA: N5H. 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.