Country in North America

Geography of Canada

Geography of Canada: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 67°F now🕔 10:12 PM local📅 Best: September👥 40 million

Geography of Canada

Latitude45.4215
Longitude-75.6972
Area3.855.101 sq mi
HemisphereNorthern

Burlington is 138 mi to the south-east, Vermont is 173 mi to the south-east, New York is 214 mi to the south-east and Franconia Notch State Park is 216 mi to the south-east.

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Coordinates: 45°25′17.4″N 75°41′49.9″W (45.4215, -75.6972)

Quick facts about Canada

TypeCountry
ContinentNorth America
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates45°25′17.4″N 75°41′49.9″W (45.4215, -75.6972)
CapitalOttawa
Population40.000.000
Area3.855.101 sq mi
ISO codeCA
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3CAN
CurrencyCanadian dollar (CAD)
LanguagesEnglish, French
Calling code+1
Time zoneAmerica/Toronto
Local time10:12 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsSeptember
ClimateSubarctic

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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 67°F (20°C) in Canada with clear. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 52°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 9%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

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 about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Canada today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January23°2,4 in★★☆☆☆
February27°1,9 in★★☆☆☆
March40°22°3,1 in★★☆☆☆
April52°34°5,0 in★★★☆☆
May65°48°3,4 in★★★★
June76°59°5,4 in★★★★
July80°64°4,5 in★★★★
August77°61°4,5 in★★★★
September72°55°1,5 in★★★★
October60°45°2,9 in★★★★
November42°31°2,4 in★★★☆☆
December29°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 67°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 4 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 10:12 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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