Rodney, Ontario Weather
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About Rodney, Ontario
Rodney is a community in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rodney is located at 42.5690°N, 81.6833°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N0P.
Rodney occupies a quiet expanse of land in Elgin where the horizon flattens into the productive, deep-soiled fields of southwestern Ontario. It lies 39.5 km east-north-east of Chatham-Kent, ON (from Chatham-Kent, ON: bearing 67°T), and is situated 7.3 km west-south-west of West Lorne. The local terrain rises toward the 52 Hill, a feature that provides a slight, stubborn elevation in an otherwise level geography. When the light fades at dusk, the sky over Rodney turns a bruised, heavy violet, pressing down upon the dark furrows of the fields until the earth and air seem to hold their breath together. Beyond the immediate reach of the village, the Thames River courses through the landscape about 8 km away, carving a slow, deliberate path through the surrounding region. The proximity of the Big Bend Conservation Area, located 8 km from Rodney, offers a sanctuary of dense foliage and stillness that contrasts with the open, working acreage that defines the local horizon. The history of Rodney remains anchored in the diligent labor of agricultural development, a pursuit that continues to shape the character of those who live and work here. While the economy leans heavily on the bounty of the surrounding farms, the daily life of Rodney persists with a steady, pragmatic focus. Neighbors recognize one another by the specific rattle of a truck or the particular way a porch light is left burning against the darkness of a winter night. This place maintains a modest, self-contained identity, preferring the weight of its own long-standing traditions over the clamor of wider trends. Residents move through their days with a quiet competence, their lives marked by the changing seasons and the recurring demands of the land that supports them.
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| Location | Rodney, Elgin, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.56902°N, 81.68334°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N0P |
| 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 Rodney, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rodney, 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 Rodney includes coordinates 42.569020°N, 81.683340°W, situated in Elgin. Postal FSA: N0P. 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.