Duncan, British Columbia Weather
Duncan, British Columbia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Duncan in Quamichan Land District.
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About Duncan, British Columbia
Duncan is a city in Quamichan Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 5,047. Duncan is located at 48.7786°N, 123.7081°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9L.
Duncan occupies a quiet corner of the Quamichan Land District, resting upon the Pacific coast where the air holds a persistent, cool dampness that softens the edges of the horizon. It lies 25.1 km south-south-east of Ladysmith, BC (from Ladysmith, BC: bearing 162°T), and is situated 15.4 km south of Chemainus. The terrain here rises toward the slopes of Grouse Hill, while the Cowichan River winds its way through the landscape with a steady, deliberate purpose. Somenos Lake sits nearby, its surface often catching the flat, grey light of an overcast afternoon, while the more distant Skutz Falls hums with the memory of rushing water. Beyond the immediate reach of the valley, the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada marks the edge of the salt water, grounding the region in a vast, maritime stillness that shapes the very atmosphere of the coast. The history of Duncan remains tied to the industry of the land, drawing sustenance from the surrounding forests and the fertile soil that supports local agriculture. Timber has long provided the backbone of the economy, with sawmills and wood processing plants defining the industrial silhouette against the treeline. As the seasons turn, the pace of life follows the cycles of harvest and the demands of the working woods, maintaining a focus on production that has persisted for generations. The legacy of the Quamichan people continues to inform the spirit of the valley, serving as a reminder of a long-standing relationship with the river and the timbered hills that define the local economy. Cultural life in Duncan reflects a blend of rural resilience and a quiet, artistic curiosity that thrives in the shelter of the coast. The streets are lined with totem poles that rise like sentinels, honoring the traditions of the Cowichan people and anchoring the identity of the place in a visual language of carving and history. Residents move through the day with a focused attention, whether browsing the local markets or navigating the roads that lead toward the water. While the quietude of the region suggests a retreat from the noise of larger centers, the presence of the Cowichan River provides a constant, flowing pulse that keeps the daily life of Duncan directed toward the elements, the tides, and the enduring strength of the Pacific landscape.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Duncan, Quamichan Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 48.778611°N, 123.708056°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9L |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Duncan, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Duncan, 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 Duncan includes coordinates 48.778611°N, 123.708056°W, situated in Quamichan Land District. Postal FSA: V9L. 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.