Windsor, Ontario Weather
Windsor, 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 Windsor in Essex.
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About Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is a city in Essex, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 229,660, Windsor is a major urban centre in Ontario. Windsor is located at 42.3023°N, 82.9935°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N8Y.
Windsor occupies a distinct position along the southwestern edge of the province, defined by its long, low-slung frontage against the Detroit River. It lies 42.9 km north-west of Leamington, ON (from Leamington, ON: bearing 311°T), and is situated 9.7 km north-north-east of LaSalle. The air here holds a particular weight, often carrying the scent of damp earth and the cool, metallic tang of deep water that flows steadily toward the horizon. Across the flat, expansive terrain, the Little River meanders through the landscape about 7 km away, acting as a quiet counterpoint to the broad, industrial movement of the main waterway. When the sun begins to retreat, the light catches the surface of the river in a way that turns the entire western sky into a bruised, shifting palette of violet and grey. The origins of Windsor are bound to the strategic necessity of the river, which served as a natural corridor for movement long before the first permanent wooden structures were raised. French settlers arrived to clear the land, finding a fertile, stubborn soil that demanded much from those who turned it. Over generations, Windsor grew from a collection of small farmsteads into a bustling point of exchange, where the proximity to the water dictated the pace of expansion. The history of the place is marked by a persistent, outward-reaching energy, as the settlement grew in response to the constant pull of the border and the opportunities provided by the currents that define its edge. Industry serves as the heartbeat of Windsor, with the roar of manufacturing and the precision of the automotive sector shaping the daily lives of those who walk its streets. The skyline is punctuated by the silhouettes of factories and plants, reflecting a long-standing commitment to the physical labor of assembly and innovation. This regional focus on production has created a character defined by grit and a straightforward, unpretentious sense of purpose. Even when the shifts change and the machinery slows, the focus remains on the movement of goods and the steady, reliable labor that keeps the regional economy in constant motion. The academic life of Windsor thrives at the University of Windsor, which draws students into a scholarly orbit near the riverbanks. Cultural life is further enriched by individuals like the writer W.O. Mitchell, who captured the cadence of the region, and notable figures such as the hockey icon Jack Campbell, who emerged from the local sports culture to find a wider audience. Residents often gather for major annual events that celebrate the shared history and the unique proximity to the water, creating a communal experience that feels both grounded and expansive. The people of Windsor navigate their days with a quiet resilience, finding beauty in the stark, industrial lines of the waterfront and the enduring presence of the river.
Live animated radar for Windsor and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Windsor, Essex, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42.30227°N, 82.99348°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N8Y |
| 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 Windsor, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Windsor, 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 Windsor includes coordinates 42.302270°N, 82.993480°W, situated in Essex. Postal FSA: N8Y. 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.