Pelham, Ontario Weather
Pelham, 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, soil and crop conditions for Pelham in Niagara.
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About Pelham, Ontario
Pelham is a town in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 18,192. Pelham is located at 43.0486°N, 79.3385°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L2S.
Pelham sits sheltered within the distinct geological rise of the Short Hills, where the air holds a particular clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the horizon. It lies 10.9 km west-north-west of Welland, ON (from Welland, ON: bearing 302°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-south-west of St. Catharines. The land here possesses a quiet, sturdy character, marked by the ancient presence of the Comfort Maple Conservation Area only a short distance away. As the light begins to fail at dusk, the shadows lengthen across the rolling terrain, softening the transition between the cultivated orchards and the wilder, wooded pockets that define the local geography. While the Welland River flows through the broader region about 8 km away, the immediate surroundings of Pelham remain defined by the intimate, rising topography of the Short Hills, creating a landscape that feels tucked away from the flatter expanses found elsewhere in the peninsula. Even the distant sound of water feels remote, with Rockway Falls situated 7 km off and Lake Moodie resting 10 km distant, leaving the local atmosphere to be shaped primarily by the stillness of the trees and the cooling breath of the evening wind. The history of Pelham is rooted in a tradition of agricultural diligence, where the soil has long supported a bounty that dictates the quiet, seasonal labor of the people. Orchards and nurseries have historically formed the backbone of the local economy, maintaining a link to the land that persists despite the shifting pressures of modern development. Residents move through their days with a focus on the tangible, whether tending to the long-standing crops or participating in the smaller, persistent traditions that define the character of Pelham. There is a palpable sense of patience in the way the local life unfolds, reflecting a long-term commitment to the region that values the maintenance of heritage over the pursuit of rapid change. This steady, grounded approach ensures that the identity of Pelham remains distinct, held together by a shared recognition of the value found in the immediate, observable world.
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| Location | Pelham, Niagara, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.04858°N, 79.33847°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L2S |
| 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 Pelham, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pelham, 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 Pelham includes coordinates 43.048580°N, 79.338470°W, situated in Niagara. Postal FSA: L2S. 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.