Powassan, Ontario Weather
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About Powassan, Ontario
Powassan is a town in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,346. Powassan is located at 46.0547°N, 79.3453°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P1A.
Powassan rests quietly upon the rugged Ontario landscape, anchored by the steady presence of the South River as it winds near the slopes of Tricky Hill. It lies 23.3 km north of South River, ON (from South River, ON: bearing 5°T), and is situated 7.8 km north of Trout Creek. The character of Powassan is defined by a deep-rooted connection to the land, where the nearby Powassan Mountain Conservation Area offers a high vantage point to observe the seasonal shift of the woods. During the golden hour, the low sun catches the South River, turning its surface into a ribbon of hammered copper that flows through the valley floor. Residents move through their days with an awareness of the surrounding geography, whether traveling toward the quiet waters of McQuoid Lake or acknowledging the distant, rhythmic rush of Wasi Falls. The pace of life here is measured by the changing light and the cold, crisp air that settles over the terrain, grounding the daily experience in the physical reality of the earth and stream. Industry and tradition in Powassan share a history of working the timber and soil that define this region. Local life centers on the shared resilience of those who have long managed the land, with small-scale commerce supporting the families who call this place home. Traditions here are kept simple, often centering on the natural bounty provided by the surrounding forests and the clear, cold waters nearby. When the wind moves across the ridges, it carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a reminder of the vast, quiet wilderness that begins just beyond the edge of the settled roads. Powassan maintains a steady, deliberate existence, honoring the labor of the past while looking toward the horizon where the land rises up to meet the sky.
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| Location | Powassan, Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.054722°N, 79.345278°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P1A |
| 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 Powassan, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Powassan, 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 Powassan includes coordinates 46.054722°N, 79.345278°W, situated in Parry Sound. Postal FSA: P1A. 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.