Houpsitas, British Columbia Weather
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About Houpsitas, British Columbia
Houpsitas is a first nation village in Rupert Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Houpsitas is located at 50.0306°N, 127.3786°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V0P.
Houpsitas sits nestled along the rugged Pacific coast, defined by the enduring presence of the Kyuquot Hill which rises above the shoreline. It lies 44.7 km south of Port Alice, BC (from Port Alice, BC: bearing 170°T), and is situated 7.7 km south-west of Chamiss Bay. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and cedar, a heavy dampness that clings to the skin even on the clearest days. Within four kilometers, the Clannick Creek Ecological Reserve protects the quiet intensity of the coastal growth, while further inland, the waters of Union Lake remain undisturbed, reflecting the gray-blue moods of the sky. The Malksope River flows through the neighboring landscape, its movement a constant, low-frequency pulse that shapes the character of the terrain. The history of Houpsitas is deeply rooted in the Indigenous heritage of the Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations, whose long-standing connection to these lands informs the rhythms of local life. Economic activity remains centered on the bounty of the sea and the careful stewardship of the surrounding environment, with a pace of life that favors patience over urgency. Residents often gather near the water’s edge as evening light turns the surface of the Pacific into polished slate, a moment of stillness that settles over the houses and docks. In Houpsitas, the day-to-day existence is marked by a profound awareness of the tides, a quiet cycle that dictates the comings and goings of those who dwell in this remote corner of the coast.
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| Location | Houpsitas, Rupert Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 50.030555°N, 127.378611°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V0P |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Houpsitas, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Houpsitas, 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 Houpsitas includes coordinates 50.030555°N, 127.378611°W, situated in Rupert Land District. Postal FSA: V0P. 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.