Shakespeare, Ontario Weather
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About Shakespeare, Ontario
Shakespeare is a compact rural community in Perth, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Shakespeare is located at 43.3694°N, 80.8368°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N5A.
Shakespeare rests amidst the rolling terrain of the Baden Hills, a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, modest flow of the Avon River. It lies 11.3 km east of Stratford, ON (from Stratford, ON: bearing 92°T), and is situated 10.2 km west of New Hamburg. The air here holds a crisp, persistent clarity, particularly as the evening sun pulls long, amber shadows across the fields that surround Shakespeare. Beyond the immediate reach of the village, the landscape opens into a patchwork of productive earth, while McCarthy Lake sits roughly 8 km away, providing a stillness that defines the local horizon. Further afield, the Wildwood Conservation Area waits 22 km distant, offering a expanse of protected greenery that mirrors the quiet, deliberate pace of the region. History in Shakespeare reflects a long-standing commitment to trade and craftsmanship, rooted in the needs of a rural population that once relied on the passing rail lines and the fertility of the surrounding soil. The economy maintains a distinct character, populated by independent shops and businesses that draw visitors who appreciate the precision of local artisans and the slow turn of the seasons. Life in Shakespeare continues with a focus on the tangible, where the work of the day is measured by the quality of goods produced and the steady connections formed between neighbors. The local atmosphere favors the practical and the enduring, grounded by a geography that asks for little but rewards those who watch the light change across the riverbanks.
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| Location | Shakespeare, Perth, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.36941°N, 80.83683°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N5A |
| 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 Shakespeare, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shakespeare, 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 Shakespeare includes coordinates 43.369410°N, 80.836830°W, situated in Perth. Postal FSA: N5A. 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.