Chemainus, British Columbia Weather
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About Chemainus, British Columbia
Chemainus is a community in Chemainus Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Chemainus is located at 48.9167°N, 123.7167°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9G.
Chemainus rests along the edge of the Pacific coast, drawing its breath from the salt-heavy air that drifts in from the tide. It lies 11.2 km south-east of Ladysmith, BC (from Ladysmith, BC: bearing 140°T), and is situated 15.4 km north of Duncan. The land rises toward the nearby Burchell Hill, while the Chemainus River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters carrying the quiet weight of the interior toward the sea. Fuller Lake sits in stillness only a short distance away, reflecting the evergreen canopy in a surface that rarely breaks. As evening arrives, the light turns a bruised, translucent gold, casting long shadows across the coastline and grounding Chemainus in the steady, elemental reach of the island geography. The economy of Chemainus emerged from the deep timber and the persistent motion of the mill, an industry that defined the early days of the Chemainus Land District. Generations have labored within the reach of these forests, and the legacy of that work persists in the architecture and the deliberate, wood-framed character of the streets. Beyond the daily labor, the cultural life of Chemainus finds expression in the vibrant murals that turn the walls of the buildings into a public gallery, documenting the shift from heavy industry to a place of quiet observation. While the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada lies further away, the spirit of the surrounding wilderness remains present in the way the residents move through their day, mindful of the tides and the shifting coastal weather.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Chemainus, Chemainus Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 48.916667°N, 123.71667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9G |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Chemainus, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chemainus, British Columbia, 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 Chemainus includes coordinates 48.916667°N, 123.716670°W, situated in Chemainus Land District. Postal FSA: V9G. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
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.