University Hill, British Columbia Weather
University Hill, 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 University Hill in New Westminster Land District.
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About University Hill, British Columbia
University Hill is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. University Hill is located at 49.2667°N, 123.2500°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V6S.
University Hill sits as a quiet sentinel upon the Pacific coast, defined by the sharp rise of land that mirrors the distant, stoic silhouette of Sentinel Hill. It lies 9.9 km west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 274°T), and is situated 15.2 km south-east of Bowen Bay. The air here holds a heavy, salt-sweet moisture that clings to the skin, cooling the skin as the late afternoon light turns the coastal horizon into a bruised, metallic violet. While the Capilano River runs its course about 10 km away, and the quiet, still waters of Lost Lagoon lie about 8 km distant, University Hill remains defined by its own immediate, elevated terrain. Further inland, the presence of Cypress Falls, located about 10 km away, draws the occasional traveler, yet the land at University Hill focuses inward, shaped by a maritime climate that keeps the winters mild and the summers perpetually veiled in a soft, grey mist. Within the New Westminster Land District, University Hill sustains a character shaped by its proximity to institutions of higher learning, which bring a sharp, intellectual rigor to the local economy. The rhythms of the day are governed by the passage of students and faculty, who move through the streets with a purpose that contrasts against the ancient, rooted feel of the coastal trees. Generations of scholars have contributed to the cultural identity of University Hill, grounding the neighborhood in a tradition of inquiry that feels as permanent as the geology beneath the pavement. Even as modern industry shifts, the influence of the university ensures that the exchange of ideas remains the primary currency of the district, keeping the collective mind of the inhabitants as active as the tides pressing against the nearby shore.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | University Hill, New Westminster Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.266667°N, 123.25°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V6S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This University Hill, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for University Hill, 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 University Hill includes coordinates 49.266667°N, 123.250000°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V6S. 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.