Sproat Lake, British Columbia Weather
Sproat Lake, 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 Sproat Lake in Alberni Land District.
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About Sproat Lake, British Columbia
Sproat Lake is a community in Alberni Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Sproat Lake is located at 49.2833°N, 124.9167°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9Y.
Sproat Lake rests within the Alberni Land District, cradled by the rugged shadows of the Beaufort Range as the Pacific coast air drifts inland to cool the shoreline. It lies 9.7 km north-west of Port Alberni, BC (from Port Alberni, BC: bearing 304°T), and is situated 6.1 km south-east of Great Central. The water of Sproat Lake holds a stillness that seems to gather the light of the setting sun, reflecting the steep, timbered slopes that rise toward the peaks of the Beaufort Range. Not far from the water’s edge, the Stamp River carries the weight of the mountain runoff, carving a path through the valley floor that defines the local terrain. The nearby Stamp Falls provides a constant, low-frequency pulse to the landscape, a reminder of the restless energy inherent in these waterways. While the distant, icy silhouette of Comox Glacier anchors the northern horizon, the immediate vicinity remains defined by the dense, verdant growth of the coastal forest and the proximity of McCoy Lake, which mirrors the quietude of its larger neighbour. Historical currents in the Alberni Land District trace back to the deep-rooted presence of Indigenous peoples who long inhabited these shores, their legacy lingering in the petroglyphs found near the water. Over generations, the local economy shifted from the initial extraction of old-growth timber to a focus on recreation and the seasonal migration of visitors drawn to the clarity of the lake. Life around Sproat Lake follows the turning of the seasons, where the cool dampness of the coast gives way to warm, sun-drenched afternoons on the docks. This rhythm sustains the residents, who maintain a quiet connection to the land, balancing the industry of the past with a modern appreciation for the natural serenity that Sproat Lake provides.
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| Location | Sproat Lake, Alberni Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.283333°N, 124.91667°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 Sproat Lake, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sproat Lake, 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 Sproat Lake includes coordinates 49.283333°N, 124.916670°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.