Pakenham, Ontario Weather
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About Pakenham, Ontario
Pakenham is a suburban community in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Pakenham is located at 45.3314°N, 76.2904°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K0A.
Pakenham rests quietly within the Indian Hill, cradled by the steady movement of the Mississippi River. It lies 12.6 km south-south-east of Arnprior, ON (from Arnprior, ON: bearing 155°T), and is situated 8.5 km north of Mississippi Mills. The terrain here holds a distinct stillness, where the low light of late afternoon catches the water's surface, turning the river into a ribbon of hammered silver against the darkening rise of the land. Beyond the immediate banks, the geography opens into a landscape shaped by long winters and fertile, stubborn earth. Residents move with a deliberate attention to the seasons, acknowledging the persistent hum of the current as it carves its way through the bedrock. Settlement in Pakenham grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the water for early milling, establishing an economy rooted in the grit and resourcefulness of its founders. The legacy of these early industries lingers in the stone architecture that anchors the village, standing firm against the elements. Nearby, the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area preserves a quiet connection to the past, while the distant expanse of Lake Madawaska offers a stark contrast to the narrow, rushing channels of the river. Pakenham keeps its own counsel, maintaining a character defined by the sturdy endurance of its people and the enduring, cold clarity of the air during the deep months of the year.
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| Location | Pakenham, Lanark, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.33137°N, 76.29039°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K0A |
| 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 Pakenham, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pakenham, 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 Pakenham includes coordinates 45.331370°N, 76.290390°W, situated in Lanark. Postal FSA: K0A. 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.