Location & Surroundings
James Bay is a town in British Columbia, Canada with 13,055 inhabitants, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Victoria West, less than 2 km away. The national capital Ottawa is about 3580 km to the east. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
48° 25' 0" N, 123° 23' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone America/Vancouver
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Population 13,055
- Pop. Density 2,359 p/km²
- Built-up 30.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:20
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 19:23
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Weather in James Bay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for James Bay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.2 | 1.5 | 24 | 81 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 2.2 | 59 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 198.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 0.6 | 175 | 62 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 609.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.1 | 2.5 | 269 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 58.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.3 | 1.1 | 310 | 83 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 82 | 70 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 192.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 1.6 | 226 | 68 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 594.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 2.4 | 276 | 87 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.3 | 1.4 | 262 | 90 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 0.7 | 198 | 75 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 158.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 2.3 | 232 | 73 | 1,017.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 37 | 528.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.5 | 3.3 | 272 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 46.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.9 | 1.9 | 283 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in James Bay?
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in James Bay today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 19:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in James Bay?
Local time is 12:20. Time zone: America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is James Bay?
James Bay is a section of populated place.
How many people live in James Bay?
Population about 13,055.
What is the elevation of James Bay?
DEM 10 m.
Where is James Bay located?
It is at 48.41667, -123.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is James Bay in?
It is in Canada.