Rothsay, Ontario Weather
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About Rothsay, Ontario
Rothsay is a compact rural community in Wellington, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Rothsay is located at 43.8119°N, 80.7047°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N4W.
Rothsay sits quietly within the expansive agricultural heartland of Ontario, defined by flat, fertile fields that stretch toward a horizon softened by the haze of the afternoon sun. It lies 47.6 km north-north-west of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 337°T), and is situated 13.6 km west of Arthur. The Conestogo River winds its path roughly 6 km away, carving a slow, deliberate channel through the earth that influences the moisture of the local soil. Beyond the immediate fields, the landscape opens to reveal the broader geography of the region, where Conestogo Lake rests about 13 km away and the Conestogo Lake Conservation Area sits 14 km out, offering a sense of depth to the otherwise level terrain. As dusk settles, the air in Rothsay takes on a crisp, cooling weight, carrying the scent of turned earth and drying hay that signals the closing of a long day of labor. Agriculture defines the pulse of Rothsay, where the economy remains tied to the cycles of planting and harvest that have persisted for generations. Residents maintain a connection to the land through practical, steady work, finding value in the quiet persistence of rural life. While industrial growth has shifted over the decades, the character of Rothsay stays rooted in the traditions of its founding families who first cleared these lots. The light at twilight turns the sky a bruised, deep violet, casting long shadows across the barns and silos that serve as the primary landmarks of the horizon. Life here follows the pragmatic demands of the seasons, maintaining a stillness that allows the sounds of the wind moving across the open plains to dominate the quiet, empty roads.
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| Location | Rothsay, Wellington, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.811945°N, 80.704722°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N4W |
| 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 Rothsay, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rothsay, 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 Rothsay includes coordinates 43.811945°N, 80.704722°W, situated in Wellington. Postal FSA: N4W. 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.