Palmer Rapids, Ontario Weather
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About Palmer Rapids, Ontario
Palmer Rapids is a locality in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Palmer Rapids is located at 45.3117°N, 77.5071°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K0J.
Palmer Rapids occupies a rugged stretch of terrain where the Madawaska River exerts its persistent, rhythmic pull upon the land. It lies 23.9 km south-east of Barry's Bay, ON (from Barry's Bay, ON: bearing 145°T), and is situated 10.9 km east-south-east of Combermere. The current of the Madawaska River defines the character of Palmer Rapids, carving through rock and soil with a cold, clear energy that has drawn people to its banks for generations. Nearby, the elevations of Budarick Hill rise above the surrounding terrain, providing a vantage point that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon. While Budarick Lake sits quietly about 4 km away, the primary focus of life remains the river, which moves with a steady, enduring force. The air here holds a crispness characteristic of the region, often carrying the scent of pine and damp stone as the day yields to the quiet of dusk. History in Palmer Rapids reflects the hard-won labor of those who settled along the water to harvest the timber and cultivate the rocky ground. The local economy has shifted over the years, yet the connection to the landscape endures through small-scale commerce and the seasonal presence of visitors seeking the outdoors. Those traveling further afield might reach Lower Madawaska River Provincial Park, located about 19 km away, yet the immediate surroundings of Palmer Rapids provide a distinct sense of seclusion. Life here proceeds with a functional, grounded grace, where the work of the day is measured by the changing shadows on the hillsides and the constant, low-frequency hum of the river against the stones.
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| Location | Palmer Rapids, Renfrew, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.3117°N, 77.50707°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K0J |
| 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 Palmer Rapids, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Palmer Rapids, 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 Palmer Rapids includes coordinates 45.311700°N, 77.507070°W, situated in Renfrew. Postal FSA: K0J. 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.