Houston, British Columbia Weather
Houston, 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 Houston in Range 5 Coast Land District.
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About Houston, British Columbia
Houston is a district municipality in Range 5 Coast Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,052. Houston is located at 54.3983°N, 126.6483°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V8G.
Houston sits nestled within the quiet expanse of the Range 5 Coast Land District, defined by the steady presence of the Bulkley River as it traces its path through the land. It lies 54.3 km south-east of Smithers, BC (from Smithers, BC: bearing 141°T), and is situated 8.7 km south-east of Barrett Lake. The terrain rises toward the Silloep Hill, where the light at dusk often catches the slopes in a sharp, amber clarity that seems to hold the day long after the sun has dipped low. Beyond the immediate settlement, the landscape opens toward the stillness of Mathews Lake, located six kilometers away, and the preserved reaches of Old Man Lake Park, situated sixteen kilometers from the center. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of cedar and cold water, reflecting a northern climate where the seasons turn with deliberate and heavy weight. The history of Houston grew from the rugged demands of the wilderness, eventually finding a firm anchor in the forestry and milling industries that continue to shape the local economy. Workers move through their shifts with a focus that mirrors the persistent flow of the Bulkley River, turning timber into the primary engine of regional prosperity. This industry provides more than mere employment; it establishes a practical, industrious character that defines the daily life of those who reside here. The hum of machinery is a constant background note, grounding the settlement in the physical reality of extraction and production, while the surrounding timberlands provide both the resource and the boundary for the lives built within them. Cultural life in Houston reflects a stoic appreciation for the surrounding wild, where community gatherings are often marked by a shared connection to the outdoors. While the pace of life remains steady and pragmatic, there exists a quiet pride in the resilience required to thrive in such a secluded stretch of the province. Local traditions are passed through generations, emphasizing a deep respect for the land and the waterways that sustain the region. The people of Houston maintain a grounded perspective, finding beauty in the stark silhouettes of the hills and the seasonal changes that transform the riverbanks, creating an environment defined as much by its internal fortitude as by the vast, quiet geography that surrounds it.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
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| Location | Houston, Range 5 Coast Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 54.398333°N, 126.648333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V8G |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Houston, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Houston, 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 Houston includes coordinates 54.398333°N, 126.648333°W, situated in Range 5 Coast Land District. Postal FSA: V8G. 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.