Rideau Heights, Ontario Weather

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About Rideau Heights, Ontario

Rideau Heights is a urban community in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Rideau Heights is located at 44.2649°N, 76.4844°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K7K.

Rideau Heights occupies a high vantage point overlooking the confluence where the Cataraqui River, serving as a vital artery of the Rideau Canal, meets the broader expanse of the St. Lawrence River. It lies 4.0 km north-north-east of Kingston, ON (from Kingston, ON: bearing 32°T), and is situated 13.7 km south of Inverary. The terrain here rises toward the elevation of Tuttles Hill, grounding the neighborhood in a landscape defined by the shifting light that catches the water at the end of a long afternoon. This elevated ground provides a perspective on the slow, deliberate movement of the currents below, where the air often carries a crisp, mineral scent rising from the convergence of these major waterways. The rhythm of life in Rideau Heights reflects the necessity of adaptation, as the built environment navigates the limestone-heavy terrain that characterizes much of the local geology. In the quiet hours, the stillness of the heights contrasts with the persistent, low-frequency hum of the water, a reminder of the proximity to the river systems that have directed the movement of people and resources through this region for generations.

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About This Rideau Heights, Ontario Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rideau Heights, 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 Rideau Heights includes coordinates 44.264880°N, 76.484360°W, situated in Frontenac. Postal FSA: K7K. 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.