Port Alberni, British Columbia Weather
Port Alberni, 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 Port Alberni in Alberni Land District.
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About Port Alberni, British Columbia
Port Alberni is a city in Alberni Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of 18,259. Port Alberni is located at 49.2344°N, 124.8058°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9Y.
Port Alberni rests upon the Pacific coast, cradled by the quiet strength of the McLaughlin Ridge and the persistent, cool currents of the Somass River. It lies 37.1 km west-south-west of Parksville, BC (from Parksville, BC: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.7 km south-east of Sproat Lake. The air here holds a heavy, salt-sweet dampness that clings to the cedar boughs, a moisture that seems to deepen the green of the valley as the afternoon light retreats toward the horizon. Beyond the immediate reach of the shoreline, the terrain rises into the rugged silhouettes of the coast, where the sky often meets the earth in a soft, grey diffusion. In the quieter hours, the persistent sound of water moving toward the sea provides a constant, rhythmic pulse that defines the character of the land. The historical trajectory of Port Alberni finds its foundation in the vast, timbered wealth of the Alberni Land District, a landscape that drew industry into the heart of the valley. Forestry and milling have long anchored the local economy, shaping the ways in which people move through the day and marking the town with the sturdy architecture of a working life. While the mills and the docks continue to serve as the primary engines of commerce, the rhythm of the valley has expanded to include a wider range of pursuits. The presence of the Somass River remains central to this identity, acting as both a corridor for the movement of resources and a persistent reminder of the natural forces that sustain the local economy. Cultural life in Port Alberni draws depth from a long history of Indigenous stewardship and the layered experiences of those who arrived to carve a home from the dense woods. Landmarks such as Stamp Falls draw residents and visitors alike to witness the seasonal movement of life, while the nearby presence of Cox Lake offers a stillness that contrasts with the more industrial corners of the district. The pace of life favors a certain directness and a quiet observation of the changing seasons, where the damp winters give way to vibrant, waking springs. People here possess a grounded sense of place, their lives shaped by the proximity of the McLaughlin Ridge and the constant, shifting influence of the Pacific coast.
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| Location | Port Alberni, Alberni Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.234444°N, 124.805833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9Y |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Port Alberni, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Port Alberni, 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 Port Alberni includes coordinates 49.234444°N, 124.805833°W, situated in Alberni Land District. Postal FSA: V9Y. 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.