Rigaud, Quebec Weather
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About Rigaud, Quebec
Rigaud is a town in Rigaud; Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 7,854. Rigaud is located at 45.4798°N, 74.3010°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J0P.
Rigaud rests upon a landscape defined by the convergence of water and rising earth, where the permanence of stone meets the shifting currents of the Rigaud River. It lies 14.4 km west of Kanesatake, QC (from Kanesatake, QC: bearing 269°T), and is situated 11.8 km west-north-west of Saddlebrook. The town occupies a position of quiet prominence within the Mont Oscar, a geological presence that anchors the horizon and shapes the local weather patterns. As the sun dips low, the light catches the surface of Lac des Deux Montagnes, turning the expanse into a sheet of hammered silver that reflects the darkening slopes. Air here feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and pine, carrying a crispness that suggests the proximity of the northern woods even during the height of a humid summer. The character of Rigaud emerges from its relationship with the land, a history built on the industry of those who first harnessed the power of the Rigaud River to drive early mills. Today, the economy remains attentive to the landscape, balancing small-scale commercial life with the preservation of its rugged surroundings, including the nearby Parc national d'Oka which sits 22 km away. Residents maintain a steady pace of life, moving between the slopes of the Mont Oscar and the quiet edges of the water with an awareness of the changing seasons. Even in the bustle of a weekday, the presence of the mountain exerts a calming influence, reminding all who walk its streets of the deeper geological time that precedes any human settlement.
Rigaud s’étire avec une lenteur minérale sur les flancs du Mont Oscar, là où la terre semble vouloir retenir les derniers éclats du jour. Sous une lumière oblique qui transforme les ombres en présences tangibles, le regard se perd vers les rives du Lac des Deux Montagnes, vaste étendue dont le mouvement perpétuel calme l’agitation des heures. La rivière Rigaud serpente entre les terres fertiles, rappelant la patience des premiers défrichements agricoles qui ont façonné l’ossature de ce territoire. Ici, l’air possède une densité particulière, chargée d’une humidité douce qui descend des hauteurs pour envelopper le paysage d’un silence attentif. L’héritage se lit dans les pierres des bâtiments anciens et dans la persistance d’une vie tournée vers la terre, loin des fracas urbains. À quelques kilomètres, le Parc national d’Oka prolonge cette géographie de crêtes et de vallées, offrant un horizon où le ciel finit par se confondre avec la ligne des arbres. Rigaud se maintient dans cet équilibre fragile, entre la rudesse de son relief et la sérénité de ses eaux, cultivant une identité farouchement liée à la topographie singulière de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, où chaque relief raconte une persévérance silencieuse.
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| Location | Rigaud, Rigaud; Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 45.479804°N, 74.300977°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J0P |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Rigaud, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rigaud, 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 Rigaud includes coordinates 45.479804°N, 74.300977°W, situated in Rigaud; Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Postal FSA: J0P. 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.