Ridgeway, Ontario Weather
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About Ridgeway, Ontario
Ridgeway is a urban community in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ridgeway is located at 42.8844°N, 79.0536°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L0S.
Ridgeway rests upon the southern edge of the peninsula, defined by the expansive, shifting horizon of Lake Erie. It lies 18.7 km south-east of Welland, ON (from Welland, ON: bearing 132°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-south-west of Fort Erie. The terrain rises toward the Abino Hills, where the air often carries a sharp, salt-tinged clarity that settles over the low-lying fields as dusk approaches. This landscape maintains a quiet stillness, with the earth holding the warmth of the sun long after the light has begun to fade across the water. Residents observe the seasonal shifts in the lake's temperament, which dictates the mood of the shoreline and shapes the daily outlook of those living near the water’s edge. The economic life of Ridgeway has long been influenced by its proximity to the Welland Canal and the fertile stretches of land that support local enterprise. While the Stevensville Conservation Area provides a sanctuary for quiet observation of the native flora and fauna, the village itself retains a character formed by generations of agricultural and mercantile pursuits. Architecture here reflects a practical history, with sturdy buildings that have survived the changing needs of the local economy. Visitors often note how the pace of daily business matches the steady, measured arrival of the lake breeze, creating an environment where the past remains visible in the quiet storefronts and the enduring layout of the streets.
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| Location | Ridgeway, Niagara, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.884445°N, 79.053611°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L0S |
| 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 Ridgeway, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway includes coordinates 42.884445°N, 79.053611°W, situated in Niagara. Postal FSA: L0S. 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.