Rawdon, Quebec Weather

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About Rawdon, Quebec

Rawdon is a municipality in Rawdon; Matawinie, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of 11,719. Rawdon is located at 46.0424°N, 73.7075°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J6E.

Rawdon sits nestled within the rugged terrain of the Matawinie, where the land rises toward the Mont Saint-Jean to define the horizon. It lies 20.5 km west of Joliette, QC (from Joliette, QC: bearing 276°T), and is situated 15.0 km north-west of Saint-Jacques. The air here carries a sharp, resinous clarity, especially as the late afternoon light deepens the shadows against the rising slopes. Nearby, the waters of Lac Scaby hold the reflection of the sky in a stillness that feels heavy and ancient, while the proximity of Chutes Mason provides a constant, low-frequency hum that vibrates through the damp earth. The Rivière Blanche traces a path through the surrounding woods, its presence marked by the silver-grey bark of birch trees that lean toward the current, drinking in the cool, moving air. Rawdon maintains a character shaped by the steady labor of those who cleared the timber and settled the rocky, challenging soil. Local industry has evolved from early agrarian roots into a quiet economy that values the endurance of the land, with traditions that persist in the way residents mark the changing seasons. The quietude of the surroundings is interrupted only by the seasonal movement of the forest, providing a backdrop for a life that prioritizes the immediate, tangible reality of the outdoors. History settles into the valley not as a static record, but as a persistent influence found in the sturdy architecture and the deep, rooted connection to the local geography.

Rawdon s'étire entre les reliefs vallonnés de la Matawinie, là où la terre semble retenir une part de sa rudesse ancienne. À l'approche du crépuscule, la lumière décline sur le Mont Saint-Jean pour colorer les forêts d'une teinte cuivrée, tandis que l'air gagne en fraîcheur. La vie quotidienne se rythme selon le murmure des Chutes Mason, dont le fracas constant apaise le silence des bois environnants. Non loin, les eaux tranquilles du Lac Scaby miroitent sous le ciel changeant, offrant un repos nécessaire à ceux qui cultivent ces sols fertiles depuis des générations. Plus loin, la Rivière Blanche trace son sillon à travers les terres, irriguant les mémoires d'un passé agricole où les familles se sont établies pour bâtir un foyer solide. Rawdon conserve cette identité singulière, façonnée par la confluence de cultures diverses et par une nature omniprésente qui dicte les travaux et les jours. Les résidents y perçoivent encore l'écho des racines acadiennes et des premiers défrichements, une présence discrète mais palpable dans le souffle du vent qui descend des sommets. Entre les sentiers boisés et les clairières, Rawdon demeure un espace où le regard se perd volontiers dans les nuances infinies d'un paysage qui ne se lasse jamais de sa propre sauvagerie.

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About This Rawdon, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rawdon, Quebec, 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 Rawdon includes coordinates 46.042371°N, 73.707475°W, situated in Rawdon; Matawinie. Postal FSA: J6E. Telephone area code: 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873. 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.