Rupert, British Columbia Weather
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About Rupert, British Columbia
Rupert is a locality in Cassiar Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rupert is located at 59.6000°N, 134.1833°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V0W.
Rupert rests in a quiet embrace along the shore of Tagish Lake, cradled by the rugged terrain of the Cassiar Land District. It lies 27.4 km west of Atlin, BC (from Atlin, BC: bearing 278°T), and is situated 12.4 km north-north-east of Engineer. The landscape around Rupert holds a stillness that deepens as the light shifts, casting long, bruised shadows toward the Tagish Highland. Nearby, the waters of the Fantail River flow with a cold, insistent clarity, while the distant, crystalline presence of Balcony Glacier looms as a reminder of the ancient ice that once shaped these valleys. Within the Golden Gate/Xáat Yádi Aani Conservancy, the land retains a profound sense of solitude, where the air tastes of stone and glacial melt. Rupert exists in a space where the horizon feels vast, demanding a slow, watchful attention from anyone who moves through its wild perimeter. The history of Rupert is tied to the movement of people across these northern reaches, where the land has long supported those who understood its seasonal demands. Life in Rupert follows the subtle transitions of the seasons, shifting between the industrious energy of summer and the deep, hushed endurance required by the winter months. Economic activity here remains modest, defined by a careful relationship with the resources of the Cassiar Land District rather than grand industry. Whether navigating the edges of Tagish Lake or observing the quiet shifts in the local climate, the people of Rupert maintain a steady focus on the immediate, tangible requirements of the north.
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| Location | Rupert, Cassiar Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 59.6°N, 134.18333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V0W |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Rupert, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rupert, 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 Rupert includes coordinates 59.600000°N, 134.183330°W, situated in Cassiar Land District. Postal FSA: V0W. 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.