Swain Post, Ontario Weather
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About Swain Post, Ontario
Swain Post is a locality in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Swain Post is located at 51.2723°N, 92.6857°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0X.
Swain Post sits amidst a rugged expanse of the Canadian Shield, where the earth is defined by ancient, weathered stone and the persistent reach of coniferous forest. It lies 77.9 km south-west of Cat Lake, ON (from Cat Lake, ON: bearing 231°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-east of Narrow Lake. The air here holds a crisp, piercing clarity, particularly at dusk when the fading light turns the horizon into a sharp silhouette against the darkening sky. Washagomis Lake rests nearby, its surface often mirroring the stillness of the surrounding timber, while the Woman River moves with a quiet, steady purpose through the terrain. The land demands a certain resilience from those who dwell here, as the rocky outcrops and dense brush define the edges of the wild. Life at Swain Post moves in accordance with the seasons, dictated by the bite of winter winds and the brief, brilliant intensity of the short northern summer. Historically, Swain Post functioned as a remote waypoint, serving the needs of those navigating the deep interior of the province. The local economy and daily patterns reflect a long-standing connection to the wilderness, rooted in traditional land use and the practicalities of northern survival. The weight of the silence is profound, broken only by the shifting of the wind or the distant call of wildlife, reminding any observer of the immense scale of the landscape. Swain Post maintains a character shaped by isolation and the slow, deliberate pace of life found where the reach of modern development thins. The enduring presence of the forest and the nearby waterways ensures that the fundamental nature of the location remains largely unchanged by the passing of years.
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| Location | Swain Post, Kenora, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 51.272268°N, 92.685738°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0X |
| 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 Swain Post, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swain Post, 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 Swain Post includes coordinates 51.272268°N, 92.685738°W, situated in Kenora. Postal FSA: P0X. 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.