Renfrew, Ontario Weather

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About Renfrew, Ontario

Renfrew is a town in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It has a population of approximately 8,190. Renfrew is located at 45.4732°N, 76.6828°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K7V.

Renfrew rests firmly within the elevation of Carswells Hill, a position that anchors the settlement above the steady, moving currents of the Bonnechere River. It lies 20.8 km south-west of Shawville, ON (from Shawville, ON: bearing 226°T), and is situated 11.1 km east of McDougall. The land here holds the quiet weight of the Canadian Shield, where the air often carries a crisp, mineral edge that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Within a few kilometres, the stillness of Stewarts Lake offers a reflective counterpoint to the more active rush of the river, and the broader, more distant reaches of the Ottawa River Provincial Park define the wider horizon. The terrain possesses a rugged, honest texture, shaped by the ancient forces that carved the valley, leaving behind a landscape that feels both enduring and deeply grounded in the earth. The development of Renfrew grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the Bonnechere River, which once drove the mills that fueled the early economy. Industry here has long been defined by the transformation of raw materials, with generations of residents working to refine the timber and produce that flowed through the region. Today, the local economy maintains a steady focus on manufacturing and small-scale enterprise, keeping the focus on practical, tangible outputs that serve the surrounding countryside. This history of labour has left behind a sturdy architectural legacy, where brick facades and heavy timber structures stand against the changing seasons, maintaining a sense of permanence amidst the shifting demands of modern trade. Life in Renfrew moves with a deliberate clarity, defined by the seasonal cycles that dictate the pace of the day and the character of local gatherings. The community finds its cohesion through long-standing traditions and the shared experience of living close to the water, where the light at dusk often turns the Bonnechere River into a ribbon of dark, polished silver. Notable residents have emerged from these quiet streets to make marks in the worlds of professional sport and public life, yet the identity of Renfrew remains rooted in the specific local terrain rather than distant acclaim. The atmosphere is marked by a certain reticence, a preference for the solid reality of the ground underfoot and the honest, unadorned beauty of the valley that holds the people and their work together.

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About This Renfrew, Ontario Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Renfrew, 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 Renfrew includes coordinates 45.473200°N, 76.682820°W, situated in Renfrew. Postal FSA: K7V. 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.