Whitby, Ontario Weather
Whitby, Ontario — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Whitby in Durham.
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About Whitby, Ontario
Whitby is a town in Durham, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 138,501, Whitby is a major urban centre in Ontario. Whitby is located at 43.9325°N, 78.9544°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L1R.
Whitby occupies a position of quiet prominence near the Dicksons Hill, where the land shifts with a subtle, deliberate grace under the vast Canadian sky. It lies 8.6 km west-north-west of Oshawa, ON (from Oshawa, ON: bearing 295°T), and is situated 10.6 km north-east of Ajax. The air here holds a crisp clarity, particularly as the light thickens during the late afternoon, casting long, contemplative shadows across the terrain. While the Rivière Rouge flows some distance away at a twenty-kilometre remove and the waters of Samac Lake rest six kilometres from the heart of the settlement, the landscape remains defined by its own distinctive, modest elevation. Even the sprawling expanse of the Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge, located twenty-two kilometres distant, exerts a silent influence on the local horizon, grounding the surroundings in a sense of geological permanence. The development of Whitby reflects a steady transition from agricultural roots to a modern economy that balances suburban growth with established industrial sectors. Early settlers recognized the utility of the soil and the strategic advantage of the terrain, fostering an environment where commerce and domestic life grew in tandem. Today, the local economy benefits from a diverse array of professional services and manufacturing hubs, creating a momentum that feels both industrious and measured. The pulse of the morning commute and the quiet intensity of the business day reveal a population that values both progress and the preservation of its historical character, maintaining a pragmatic focus that has served the locale well through many decades of change. Cultural life in Whitby thrives through a collection of traditions and landmarks that anchor the identity of its residents. The community fosters a spirit of engagement, seen in the care taken with public spaces and the preservation of heritage structures that stand as markers of a shared past. Notable figures in the worlds of professional athletics and the arts have emerged from this soil, carrying the influence of their upbringing into wider circles of influence. As the evening settles over the rooftops, the atmosphere softens, reflecting a communal temperament that is both hospitable and reserved, marked by a keen appreciation for the simple, enduring quality of daily life as it unfolds within the borders of Whitby.
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| Location | Whitby, Durham, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.9325°N, 78.954444°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L1R |
| 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 Whitby, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Whitby, 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 Whitby includes coordinates 43.932500°N, 78.954444°W, situated in Durham. Postal FSA: L1R. 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.