Port Dover, Ontario Weather
Port Dover, 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 Port Dover in Norfolk.
Marine forecast and fishing conditions near Port Dover.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Port Dover.
About Port Dover, Ontario
Port Dover is a urban community in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Port Dover is located at 42.7897°N, 80.2090°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N3Y.
Port Dover rests where the steady currents of the Lynn River surrender to the vast, open expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 10.3 km south-east of Simcoe, ON (from Simcoe, ON: bearing 124°T), and is situated 4.0 km north-east of Avalon Park. The air here carries a persistent dampness, a salt-less maritime quality that clings to the skin as the sun sinks behind the horizon, turning the water into a sheet of hammered copper. Nearby, the land rises toward the Squires Ridge, framing the horizon with a quiet, geological permanence that anchors the shoreline. For those seeking the shade of deeper woods, the Hay Creek Conservation Area offers a retreat just 5 km away, where the stillness of the trees provides a stark contrast to the restless energy of the lakefront. Port Dover maintains a character defined by its deep relationship with the water, having long served as a hub for commercial fishing fleets that have braved these inland seas for generations. The economy remains tethered to the harvest of the lake, with the local docks serving as the heart of a culture that respects the unpredictable temper of the waves. On quiet mornings, the rhythmic clatter of tackle and the distant hum of engines define the local atmosphere, marking a life lived in alignment with the seasons. Traditions here run deep, celebrated through the enduring presence of the fishing industry and the seasonal migrations of visitors who gather to watch the shifting light illuminate the harbour, ensuring that Port Dover sustains its identity as a sentinel on the edge of the water.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Port Dover, Norfolk, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.78975°N, 80.20903°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N3Y |
| 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 Port Dover, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Port Dover, 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 Port Dover includes coordinates 42.789750°N, 80.209030°W, situated in Norfolk. Postal FSA: N3Y. 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.