Rainy River, Ontario Weather
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About Rainy River, Ontario
Rainy River is a town in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,423. Rainy River is located at 48.7219°N, 94.5636°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: P0W.
Rainy River sits anchored upon the edge of the Rainy River, a frontier settlement where the water marks the slow, steady boundary of the land. It lies 86.0 km east-south-east of Sprague, ON (from Sprague, ON: bearing 113°T), and is situated 31.5 km south-west of Cozy Corners. The current carries a persistent, low-frequency hum that defines the atmosphere, especially at dusk when the light flattens against the surface to turn the flow into polished pewter. This landscape is shaped by the presence of the Rainy River, which dictates the pace of the horizon and draws the eye toward the distant, dark treelines. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain holds a quiet, expansive stillness that suggests the immense reach of the wilderness, with Lake of the Woods Provincial Park located thirty-four kilometres away as a reminder of the vast, protected wild that defines the region. The history of Rainy River is bound to the utility of the waterway, which served as a vital artery for early travelers and trade long before the modern grid arrived. Agriculture and the timber industry have historically provided the backbone for the local economy, keeping the people engaged in the seasonal cycles of the earth and the shifting moods of the climate. Residents move through their days with a practical awareness of the elements, often noting how the air turns sharp and clear as the seasons shift. Life in Rainy River maintains a focus on the immediate surroundings, where the presence of the Rainy River remains a constant, quiet companion to the routines of daily work and rest.
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| Location | Rainy River, Rainy River, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 48.721944°N, 94.563611°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | P0W |
| 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 Rainy River, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rainy River, 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 Rainy River includes coordinates 48.721944°N, 94.563611°W, situated in Rainy River. Postal FSA: P0W. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Central Time (UTC−6 / −5).
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.