Geography of Canada
Geography of Canada: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Canada
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Coordinates: 45°25′17.4″N 75°41′49.9″W (45.4215, -75.6972)
Quick facts about Canada
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 45°25′17.4″N 75°41′49.9″W (45.4215, -75.6972) |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Population | 40.000.000 |
| Area | 3.855.101 sq mi |
| ISO code | CA |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | CAN |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages | English, French |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Local time | 1:32 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Geography by state in Canada
13 states and provinces mapped in this atlas
Geography by unesco world heritage site in Canada
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Summary
Canada is a country in North America. Canada is a country in North America with its capital at Ottawa. It has a population of about 40 million. The capital is Ottawa.
Right now it is 32°F (0°C) in Canada with clear sky. It feels like 26°F. Today runs from 30°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Canada is September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 9°F.
The closest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 95 mi away. Nearby highlights include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, CN Tower and Lake Louise.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 7.9°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Canada today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Canada month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 9° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 27° | 9° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 40° | 22° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 34° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 48° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 59° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 64° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 61° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 42° | 31° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 17° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canada?
Canada is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 45.4215, -75.6972. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Canada right now?
It is currently 32°F (0°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 77% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Canada?
September offer the most comfortable conditions in Canada, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada observes America/Toronto (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:32 PM.
How many people live in Canada?
Canada has a population of approximately 40 million.
What is the nearest airport to Canada?
The closest airports are Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 95 mi away, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 228 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 2.203 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Canada?
Popular options include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, CN Tower, Lake Louise, Stanley Park and Algonquin Provincial Park.
What places are in Canada?
Canada covers 14 places in this atlas, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Northwest Territories.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 1:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
