Colwood, British Columbia Weather
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About Colwood, British Columbia
Colwood is a city in Esquimalt Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of 18,961. Colwood is located at 48.4236°N, 123.4933°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9C.
Colwood rests upon the Pacific coast, defined by the rise of the Triangular Hill and the salt-heavy air that clings to the shoreline. It lies 9.5 km west of Victoria, BC (from Victoria, BC: bearing 267°T), and is situated 3.0 km south-south-east of Langford. The landscape here holds the quiet weight of the coast, where the mist settles over the terrain and the light at dusk turns the Pacific waters into a bruised, shifting silver. To the east, the Esquimalt Lagoon marks the edge of the land, its tidal basins drawing the attention of those who watch the migratory birds descend toward the water. Even the distant flow of the Colquitz River, positioned some seven kilometres away, seems to influence the moisture in the air, while the singular presence of Niagara Falls, located eight kilometres from the heart of the district, adds a hidden, rushing vitality to the surrounding geography. Colwood maintains its identity within the Esquimalt Land District, balancing a heritage of colonial settlement with the enduring legacy of the Coast Salish peoples who first inhabited these shores. The economy has shifted from early agricultural roots toward a modern residential and administrative character, where the pace of daily life is punctuated by the steady movement of commuters and the hum of local enterprise. Notable landmarks define the horizon, grounding the district in its unique historical trajectory while the residents go about their work beneath the canopy of the coastal forests. In the quiet corners of the district, one can observe the way the wind moves through the trees, a reminder that Colwood exists as a persistent, living point on the map, shaped by the sea and the enduring reach of the hills.
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| Location | Colwood, Esquimalt Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 48.423611°N, 123.493333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9C |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Colwood, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Colwood, 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 Colwood includes coordinates 48.423611°N, 123.493333°W, situated in Esquimalt Land District. Postal FSA: V9C. 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.