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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 2°C

Powell River weather

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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model agree on a high near 19° in Powell River today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 20°, with a 0% chance of rain.

19°10°
20°12°
20°11°
20°12°
20°12°
16°11°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±5°Mondaysplit ±3°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±3°
Env. CanadaGEM model
19°
Cloudy
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
18°
Cloudy
Today 18°·Low 13°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
20°
Cloudy
Today 20°·Low ·Rain 0%
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Powell River weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Powell River swings 23°C across the year, from 25°C highs in July to 2°C lows in February, and December is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1533 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
25°C average high
Coldest month
February
2°C average low
Wettest month
December
1533 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
13,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Powell River and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Powell River hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Powell River 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
19° 10°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
20° 12°
models agree
Sun
Cloudy
20° 11°
±5°
Mon
Cloudy
20° 12°
±3°
Tue
Clear
20° 12°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
16° 11°
±3°
Thu
Cloudy
16° 10°
±4°
Fri
Light drizzle
17° 10°
±3°
Sat
Cloudy
17°
±2°
Sun
Partly cloudy
17° 10°
±5°
Mon
Light drizzle
19° 11°
±8°
Tue
Rain
17° 10°
±7°
Wed
Light rain
16° 11°
±6°
Thu
Light drizzle
16° 10°
±4°

Powell River, British Columbia is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 25°C) and coldest in Feb (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1533 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Powell River right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Powell River climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
11°
May
18°
10°
Jun
20°
12°
Jul
25°
15°
Aug
23°
15°
Sep
18°
12°
Oct
13°
Nov
Dec

Which forecast is most accurate in Powell River?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
83±1.0°C98±1.0 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
EC
Env. Canada
84
/100rank #2
88±0.6°C89±5.6 km/t7687% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
83±0.9°C95±2.4 km/t6581% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1304 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°18° to 20°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±2°19° to 21°models agree0% to 0% chance
Sun±5°18° to 23°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±3°19° to 22°±4%1% to 5% chance
Tue±1°19° to 20°±12%12% to 24% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Powell River

today, local time
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
19:24
Daylight
12h 26m

Common questions

What's the weather in Powell River today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Powell River today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Powell River today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Powell River and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Powell River?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Powell River (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the Env. Canada at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Powell River?
July is typically the warmest month in Powell River, with average highs around 25°C.
How cold does Powell River get?
The coldest month in Powell River is February, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Powell River get?
Powell River sees roughly 1533 mm of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

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