Waterloo, Ontario Weather
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About Waterloo, Ontario
Waterloo is a city in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 121,436, Waterloo is a major urban centre in Ontario. Waterloo is located at 43.4797°N, 80.5411°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N2L.
Waterloo sits firmly upon the landscape near the Baden Hills, its character defined by the quiet persistence of the Grand River winding through the regional terrain. It lies 8.8 km north-west of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 321°T), and is situated 13.8 km east of Berlett's Corners. The land here holds the damp coolness of the morning, where the air often carries a distinct, sharp clarity that settles over the fields and streets before the sun fully ascends. Nearby, the stillness of Columbia Lake rests just 1 km away, reflecting the sky with a mirror-like precision that invites a pause in the day, while the Laurel Creek Conservation Area lies 3 km away, offering a dense, wooded reprieve from the reach of human construction. History in Waterloo reflects a transition from early agrarian roots to a modern focus on intellectual pursuit and technical industry. The economy has shifted from the labor of the soil to the labor of the mind, with global reputations in software and engineering now defining the local ambition. Large institutions of higher learning anchor this shift, drawing thinkers from across the world to collaborate in laboratories and offices that hum with the quiet intensity of problem-solving. This industry does not shout; rather, it manifests in the steady, focused movement of people passing between glass-walled buildings, their momentum providing a pulse that defines the modern character of Waterloo. The spirit of Waterloo is characterized by a blend of scholarly rigor and an appreciation for the natural features that bracket its borders. Cultural life finds expression in venues and public spaces where the curiosity of the student body meets the steady traditions of those who have long called this place home. The light here at dusk possesses a singular quality, catching the edges of the architecture and softening the transition from the frantic pace of invention to the slow settling of the evening. It is a place where the proximity to the Grand River and the nearby conservation lands ensures that the presence of the natural world is never truly out of sight, informing the way residents move through their days with a sense of deliberate, grounded purpose.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.479722°N, 80.541111°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N2L |
| 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 Waterloo, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo includes coordinates 43.479722°N, 80.541111°W, situated in Waterloo. Postal FSA: N2L. 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.