North Cowichan, British Columbia Weather
North Cowichan, 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 North Cowichan in Somenos Land District.
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About North Cowichan, British Columbia
North Cowichan is a district municipality in Somenos Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of 31,990. North Cowichan is located at 48.8247°N, 123.7197°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9L.
North Cowichan occupies a rugged stretch of the Pacific coast where the air holds a persistent, salt-heavy dampness that clings to the skin. It lies 5.2 km north of Duncan, BC (from Duncan, BC: bearing 351°T), and is situated 10.2 km south of Chemainus. The terrain rises toward the slopes of Grouse Hill, defining a landscape where the light at dusk turns a bruised, metallic violet against the conifers. Within the Somenos Land District, the earth feels heavy and ancient, anchored by the presence of Sollys Lake, which sits quiet and undisturbed just 3 km from the center. The Cowichan River draws a winding path 5 km away, its cold, clear pulse moving through the valley with a persistence that shapes the very mood of the surrounding woods. History in North Cowichan reflects a long relationship with the timber and agricultural cycles that have defined the livelihoods of those living here for generations. While Skutz Falls remains a distant landmark 18 km away, the local economy continues to balance industrial tradition with a quiet, modern resilience. Residents carry out their days with an awareness of the vastness nearby, including the protected reaches of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada located 31 km away. The daily life of North Cowichan moves with the gravity of the tides and the shifting seasons, rooted in a geography that demands respect for the steep climbs and the hidden, shadowed hollows of the coast.
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| Location | North Cowichan, Somenos Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 48.824722°N, 123.719722°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 North Cowichan, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Cowichan, 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 North Cowichan includes coordinates 48.824722°N, 123.719722°W, situated in Somenos 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.