Richan, Ontario Weather
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About Richan, Ontario
Richan is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Richan is located at 49.9947°N, 92.8291°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: P8N.
Richan stands as a quiet concentration of boreal stillness within the Canadian Shield, where the earth is composed of ancient rock and dense, resilient timber. It lies 23.9 km north of Dryden, ON (from Dryden, ON: bearing 1°T), and is situated 25.0 km north-north-west of Six Mile Corner. The air here holds a sharp, clean clarity, particularly at dusk when the low light catches the needles of spruce and pine, turning the horizon into a serrated edge of indigo and violet. Just one kilometer away, the surface of Sunday Lake acts as a dark mirror for the passing clouds, its stillness broken only by the occasional ripple of a rising fish or the sudden shift of wind through the brush. The landscape is defined by this proximity to water, a silent presence that dictates the slow, deliberate pulse of the day. The history of Richan remains linked to the expansion of the railways, which once brought a surge of industry and movement to this rugged frontier. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely faded, the local economy continues to draw from the forest and the land, maintaining a way of life that values self-reliance and the changing seasons. Farther afield, the Wabigoon River moves with a persistent, steady force some 16 kilometers distant, while the dramatic rush of Wainwright Falls lies 20 kilometers away, carving its path through the stone. Even at a distance of 29 kilometers, the presence of Aaron Provincial Park suggests the vast, protected wild that surrounds Richan, keeping the pace of life anchored to the cycles of the natural world rather than the frantic demands of the south.
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| Location | Richan, Kenora, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 49.994671°N, 92.829085°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | P8N |
| 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 Richan, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richan, 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 Richan includes coordinates 49.994671°N, 92.829085°W, situated in Kenora. Postal FSA: P8N. 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.