Richmond Hill, Ontario Weather
Richmond Hill, Ontario — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Richmond Hill in York.
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About Richmond Hill, Ontario
Richmond Hill is a town in York, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 202,022, Richmond Hill is a major urban centre in Ontario. Richmond Hill is located at 43.8747°N, 79.4394°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L4C.
Richmond Hill occupies a prominent position on the Oak Ridges Moraine, where the land rises with a quiet, persistent strength toward the elevated terrain near the Heise Hill. It lies 8.1 km east-north-east of Vaughan, ON (from Vaughan, ON: bearing 72°T), and is situated 15.7 km north-north-west of Toronto. The physical setting is defined by a glacial legacy that left behind a rolling topography, catching the pale, slanted light of late autumn afternoons as it stretches toward the horizon. Though the East Humber River runs about 10 km away, the local horizon remains defined by the subtle height of the land itself, while the distant, calm presence of Philips Lake lies about 6 km away. The air here holds a distinct, crisp clarity, often carrying the scent of damp earth and the quiet anticipation of the coming frost as the seasons shift across the ridges. The historical development of Richmond Hill reflects a transition from early agrarian roots to a contemporary hub of commerce and professional enterprise. The local economy has moved far beyond the initial clearing of timber, now supporting a diverse array of corporate offices, technology firms, and retail sectors that anchor the regional stability. Residents often move through their days with a focus on the modern demands of industry, yet the underlying character of the land maintains a gravity that persists beneath the pavement. While the sprawl of development continues to change the skyline, the community maintains a steady, industrious pace, balancing the pressure of modern business with the lingering memory of the fields that once defined the horizon. Cultural life in Richmond Hill is marked by an increasing diversity that informs its public spaces and seasonal traditions, drawing people into a shared sense of belonging. The presence of Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge, located about 18 km away, offers a vast, protected reach of nature that serves as a vital escape from the suburban intensity. Among those who have shaped the public consciousness, the hockey player Connor McDavid stands as a notable figure associated with his formative years in the region. Richmond Hill continues to evolve as a center where the weight of its growing stature meets the quiet, enduring influence of the surrounding landscape, ensuring that the character of the place remains firmly rooted in the geography that first defined it.
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| Location | Richmond Hill, York, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.874722°N, 79.439444°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L4C |
| 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 Richmond Hill, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill includes coordinates 43.874722°N, 79.439444°W, situated in York. Postal FSA: L4C. 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.