Rathwell's Shore, Ontario Weather
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About Rathwell's Shore, Ontario
Rathwell's Shore is a locality in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rathwell's Shore is located at 45.1086°N, 76.1811°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K7C.
Rathwell's Shore holds a quiet prominence along the banks of the Mississippi River, where the land rises steadily toward the rugged rise of Maloneys Hill. It lies 23.9 km north-north-east of Perth, ON (from Perth, ON: bearing 13°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-west of Carleton Place. The terrain here carries the cooling influence of the Mississippi River, which moves with a deliberate weight past the shoreline, mirroring the heavy, golden light that settles over the water during the final hours of the day. Less than five kilometers away, the expansive surface of Mississippi Lake anchors the horizon, while the protected wetlands of the Mississippi Lake National Wildlife Area sit eight kilometers distant, serving as a sanctuary for the migratory life that defines this reach of the river valley. The air at Rathwell's Shore feels thick with the scent of damp earth and pine, possessing a stillness that seems to sharpen the senses of anyone standing amidst the tall grasses near the riverbank. Life at Rathwell's Shore moves in accordance with the seasonal cycles of the surrounding woods and the persistent flow of the Mississippi River. The economy here remains rooted in the land, shaped by generations who have understood the value of the timber and the fertility of the soil tucked between the higher ridges. Local traditions often involve the simple, practical maintenance of the riverfront, where the work of the day is measured by the rising and falling water levels rather than the hurried pace of distant urban centers. Even as the modern world encroaches, the people of Rathwell's Shore maintain a steadfast connection to the geography, finding a particular beauty in the way the morning mist clings to the slopes of Maloneys Hill before the sun burns it away.
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| Location | Rathwell's Shore, Lanark, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.108611°N, 76.181111°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K7C |
| 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 Rathwell's Shore, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rathwell's Shore, 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 Rathwell's Shore includes coordinates 45.108611°N, 76.181111°W, situated in Lanark. Postal FSA: K7C. 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.