Vancouver, British Columbia Weather

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About Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is a city in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 662,248, Vancouver is a major urban centre in British Columbia. Vancouver is located at 49.2611°N, 123.1139°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V5Y.

Vancouver rests upon the Pacific coast, a settlement defined by the salt-heavy breath of the ocean and the shifting light that settles over the land as evening approaches. It lies 48.7 km south of Squamish, BC (from Squamish, BC: bearing 176°T), and is situated 10.4 km west-north-west of Burnaby. The terrain here rises toward the Sentinel Hill, grounding the urban sprawl against a backdrop of ancient, watchful earth. When the mist rolls in from the water, the air turns cool and heavy, carrying the scent of cedar and wet stone. Residents often find themselves looking toward the horizon where the sky meets the tide, observing how the dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver before the darkness takes hold. Growth in Vancouver began with the humble ambition of those who saw potential in the deep, protected harbors and the dense timber stands that once reached to the water’s edge. Early settlers established a foothold in the New Westminster Land District, transforming the raw landscape into a hub for trade and navigation. As the settlement expanded, it drew upon the resilience of those who arrived by sea, fostering a stubborn independence that persists in the architecture and the layout of the streets. The history of Vancouver remains visible in the sturdy wooden foundations and the steady, purposeful expansion that eventually turned a collection of rough-hewn buildings into a prominent maritime center. The economy of Vancouver thrives on its connection to the Pacific, functioning as a vital gateway for international commerce and the movement of goods across the globe. Major industries here are anchored by the port’s capacity to handle vast quantities of cargo, while the service and technology sectors have risen to support a modern, interconnected workforce. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the pulse of the docks and the steady flow of commerce that sustains the region. In the quiet hours of the morning, before the heavy machinery begins its work, one can sense the immense weight of the industry that keeps Vancouver moving forward through the changing tides of the global market. Culture in Vancouver finds expression in the vibrant intellectual life cultivated at institutions like the University of British Columbia, where ideas are debated with the same intensity as the changing weather. Notable figures such as author Douglas Coupland and musician Bryan Adams have helped shape the public imagination, lending their creative voices to the character of the region. Residents gather for seasonal events that celebrate the unique climate, finding beauty in the way the light catches the greenery near Trout Lake or the distant rush of the Capilano River. Whether exploring the height of Cypress Falls or simply walking along the coastal paths, those who live in Vancouver carry an appreciation for the land that remains both wild and carefully curated.

Live animated radar for Vancouver and surroundings — RainViewer.

NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.

Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload

About This Vancouver, British Columbia Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Vancouver, 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 Vancouver includes coordinates 49.261111°N, 123.113889°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V5Y. 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.