Oshawa, Ontario Weather
Oshawa, Ontario — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Oshawa in Durham.
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About Oshawa, Ontario
Oshawa is a city in Durham, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 175,383, Oshawa is a major urban centre in Ontario. Oshawa is located at 43.9006°N, 78.8572°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L1J.
Oshawa sits firmly upon the northern shore of Lake Ontario, defined by a landscape that slopes toward the water with a steady, quiet purpose. It lies 18.0 km south-west of Clarington, ON (from Clarington, ON: bearing 234°T), and is situated 15.1 km east-north-east of Ajax. The air here often holds the damp, cooling weight of the lake, particularly as dusk settles and the shadows stretch long across the pavement, turning the horizon into a thin, shimmering line of grey and violet. While the surrounding terrain remains largely urbanized, Samac Lake rests a modest 5 km away, offering a small, still pocket of water that reflects the changing seasons, while the more distant Pigeon River runs about 25 km away, carving its path through the broader regional topography. Farther afield, the protected expanse of Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge lies about 30 km away, serving as a reminder of the wilder, greener corridors that frame the outer edges of the region. The history of Oshawa finds its pulse in the steady hum of machinery and the long-standing tradition of automotive manufacturing that once defined the aspirations of many families. This industrial character shaped the local economy, creating a distinct identity built on the hard work of assembly lines and the innovation of engineers who looked toward the future of transportation. Even as the economy diversifies, the legacy of this work remains in the architecture of the older districts, where brick facades hold the heat of the afternoon sun and recall an era when Oshawa served as a primary engine for regional prosperity. The pace of life here moves with the deliberate focus of a place that understands the value of building things to last, balancing the grit of its industrial roots with a growing commitment to modern education and health sciences. Cultural life in Oshawa often centers on the vibrant energy of its post-secondary institutions and the shared rituals of a population that values both its heritage and its artistic potential. The community gathers for public events that animate the downtown streets, where the light hits the glass and steel of newer developments with a sharp, clean clarity. Among those who have emerged from this environment, individuals like the musician Neil Young have carried the influence of their early years in the region into their broader work, adding a layer of recognition to the local story. Whether through the seasonal movements of the people or the quiet persistence of its landmarks, Oshawa maintains a personality that is both pragmatic and deeply rooted in the realities of its own geography.
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| Location | Oshawa, Durham, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.900556°N, 78.857222°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L1J |
| 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 Oshawa, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oshawa, 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 Oshawa includes coordinates 43.900556°N, 78.857222°W, situated in Durham. Postal FSA: L1J. 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.