Metrotown, British Columbia Weather
Metrotown, 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, soil and crop conditions for Metrotown in New Westminster Land District.
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About Metrotown, British Columbia
Metrotown is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Metrotown is located at 49.2250°N, 123.0000°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V5H.
Metrotown occupies a significant position on the Pacific coast, defined by the steady, salt-tinged air that drifts inland from the sea. It lies 9.2 km east-south-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 116°T), and is situated 2.8 km south-west of Burnaby. The character of Metrotown is shaped by its proximity to the rising ground near Capitol Hill, where the slope catches the low-hanging light of the afternoon, turning the glass of modern structures into mirrors for the clouds. To the east, the terrain yields toward the quiet stillness of Deer Lake, which sits only 2 km away, offering a contrast to the dense, vertical growth of the center. Further afield, the Brunette River traces a path through the lowlands 8 km distant, while the distant, mist-laden air suggests the presence of Sunshine Falls, located 15 km away. During the damp, grey hours of the morning, the atmosphere in Metrotown feels heavy with the promise of rain, a familiar weight that settles over the streets and the concrete, grounding the movement of the people who pass through. Economic life in Metrotown centers on its role as a regional hub within the New Westminster Land District, hosting a concentration of commerce and transit that draws thousands daily. Historically, the land served as a vital transit corridor, a function that has evolved into the current density of retail and high-rise living that defines the skyline. Beyond the commerce, the local culture reflects a pragmatic, industrious energy, where the pace of the day is marked by the arrival and departure of commuters. The presence of nearby educational institutions supports a steady influx of students, ensuring that Metrotown maintains a youthful, shifting identity that persists despite the permanence of its buildings. In the late hours, when the intensity of the work day fades, the quiet focus of the district reveals a place determined to balance its rapid growth with the enduring, damp reality of the Pacific coast.
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| Location | Metrotown, New Westminster Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.225°N, 123.0°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V5H |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Metrotown, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Metrotown, 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 Metrotown includes coordinates 49.225000°N, 123.000000°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V5H. 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.