Rockwood, Ontario Weather
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About Rockwood, Ontario
Rockwood is a police village in Wellington, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rockwood is located at 43.6147°N, 80.1364°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L7J.
Rockwood settles into the landscape where the land rises to meet the rugged limestone spine of the Niagara Escarpment. It lies 11.5 km north-east of Guelph, ON (from Guelph, ON: bearing 40°T), and is situated 15.0 km west of Halton Hills. The Eramosa River carves its path through the bedrock, its currents pulling cool, silver light across the stones as the evening air settles into the valley. Just a short distance away, the Rockwood Conservation Area preserves the dramatic geology that defines the local horizon, offering a quiet sanctuary of trees and cliffs. Beyond these immediate surroundings, the wider geography includes the tranquil expanse of Fairy Lake and the cascading water at Hilton Falls, both marking the natural character of the region. Here, the transition from the high ridges to the riverbanks creates a distinct topography where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and cedar. The history of Rockwood remains anchored to the industrial legacy of its limestone quarries, which once provided the raw material for regional building and infrastructure. While the economy has shifted away from large-scale extraction, the remnants of these stone works provide a tangible sense of the past, standing as silent markers among the modern dwellings. The residents of Rockwood maintain a connection to the Eramosa River, which serves as a constant, low-frequency pulse beneath the daily movement of the village. Whether walking along the banks or observing the sun as it hits the exposed rock faces, one senses the endurance of a place shaped by its own geography, maintaining a steady, grounded existence in the shadow of the Escarpment.
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| Location | Rockwood, Wellington, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.614722°N, 80.136389°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L7J |
| 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 Rockwood, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rockwood, 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 Rockwood includes coordinates 43.614722°N, 80.136389°W, situated in Wellington. Postal FSA: L7J. 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.