Chilliwack, British Columbia Weather

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About Chilliwack, British Columbia

Chilliwack is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of 93,203. Chilliwack is located at 49.1667°N, 121.9500°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V2P.

Chilliwack rests within the New Westminster Land District, cradled by the rugged presence of Harrison Hill and the persistent, heavy flow of the Fraser River. It lies 27.5 km east-north-east of Abbotsford, BC (from Abbotsford, BC: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.4 km south-east of Lake Errock. The air here carries a damp, fertile weight, particularly when the low-hanging clouds press against the slopes, softening the hard edges of the valley. To the east, the vertical rush of Bridal Veil Falls punctuates the silence of the woods, while the distant, crystalline presence of Stewart Glacier looms as a reminder of the high, cold heights above. Nearby, the quiet waters of Lake Errock reflect the changing sky, and the protected lands of the Fraser River Ecological Reserve provide a sanctuary where the pulse of the wild remains undisturbed by the encroaching reach of the modern day. Settlement in Chilliwack followed the ancient paths of the river, growing from a reliance on the rich, alluvial earth that defines the basin. Agriculture remains the quiet heartbeat of the local economy, with fields stretching toward the horizon, yielding crops that thrive in the deep, dark soil. The history of the region is anchored in these cycles of harvest and the steady, industrial currents of the Fraser River, which have long served as a conduit for trade and movement. Beyond the furrowed rows of the farms, the local economy draws strength from a variety of sectors, yet the underlying character of the labor remains connected to the land and the seasonal turn of the weather. Chilliwack holds a cultural spirit shaped by both the endurance of Indigenous heritage and the pragmatic outlook of those who built their lives upon these riverbanks. Life moves with the sun, and the community gathers at local events that celebrate the bounty of the valley and the shared history of the New Westminster Land District. While the landscape commands the most attention, the cultural life of Chilliwack is marked by a steady, understated pride, seen in the care taken with public spaces and the preservation of local landmarks. Residents move through their days with a clear sense of their place in the valley, finding comfort in the looming mass of Harrison Hill and the constant, rhythmic passage of the river that continues to define the horizon.

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About This Chilliwack, British Columbia Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chilliwack, 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 Chilliwack includes coordinates 49.166667°N, 121.950000°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V2P. 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.