Ucluelet, British Columbia Weather

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About Ucluelet, British Columbia

Ucluelet is a district municipality in Clayoquot Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,066. Ucluelet is located at 48.9428°N, 125.5461°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V0R.

Ucluelet occupies a rugged reach of the Pacific coast where the land yields to the persistent pressure of the sea. It lies 35.1 km south-east of Tofino, BC (from Tofino, BC: bearing 132°T), and is situated 0.8 km south-west of Port Albion. The salt-heavy air carries a cold, bracing clarity, often catching the light in a way that turns the surface of the water into hammered silver at the close of day. To the east, the Mackenzie Range provides a distant, jagged backdrop, while the nearby Itatsoo Lake remains a quiet pocket of stillness tucked away from the restless surf. The Maggie River winds through the hinterlands, feeding the moisture that keeps the coastal greenery lush and deep, and the proximity to the Réserve de parc national du Canada Pacific Rim ensures that much of the surrounding wilderness stays wild and untamed. Historically, Ucluelet emerged from the strength of its natural harbour, a sanctuary for those who looked to the ocean for their living. The economy has long relied on the bounty of the Pacific, transitioning from the foundational industries of fishing and logging toward a modern focus on stewardship and seasonal visitation. Life here follows the tides, with the heavy, rhythmic surge of the ocean dictating the pace of commerce and the daily habits of the people who call the Clayoquot Land District home. Even as the modern world arrives, the local industry keeps its feet firmly on the dock, prioritizing a connection to the water that defined the early settlement. Cultural life in Ucluelet reflects a resilience born of isolation and the raw, magnificent scale of the surrounding geography. The character of the people is tempered by the winter storms that batter the shoreline, fostering a community that values self-reliance and a quiet, observant patience. Local lore and traditions are deeply rooted in the Indigenous heritage of the region, acknowledging the long history of those who first inhabited these shores. While the geography is the primary landmark, the spirit of the place lives in the way the wind moves through the evergreens and the way the fog settles over the docks, grounding Ucluelet in a reality that feels both ancient and immediate.

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About This Ucluelet, British Columbia Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ucluelet, 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 Ucluelet includes coordinates 48.942778°N, 125.546111°W, situated in Clayoquot Land District. Postal FSA: V0R. 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.