Dashwood

Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Current Weather

11°51°

Mostly Clear

Feels Like: 9°48°

Min: 7°45°

Max: 13°56°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 13°C and dropping to 5°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

17
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

08:06

Sunrise

17:57

Sunset

9 hours 50 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

17:31

Moonrise

08:56

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

7°45°
13°56°

Tuesday

4°39°
9°49°

Wednesday

3°37°
8°46°

Thursday

2°36°
7°45°

Friday

1°34°
8°46°

Saturday

1°34°
8°47°

Sunday

2°35°
9°48°

Monday

3°37°
9°49°

Tuesday

4°39°
12°53°

Wednesday

8°46°
12°54°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

87%Humid
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Weather in Dashwood today, October 26, 2026

Expect a muted, overcast feel in Dashwood on October 26, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 63% by 10:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.Expect a muted, overcast feel in Dashwood on October 26, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 63% by 10:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.

The temperature range runs from about 7°C up to 13°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 80% and 96% and the peak around 20:00. Winds stay light, near 6 km/h by 22:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The temperature range runs from about 45°F up to 56°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 80% and 96% and the peak around 20:00. Winds stay light, near 4 mph by 22:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 19:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 15.4 km, briefly nearer 13.8 km. Daylight runs from 08:06 to 17:57, lasting 9 hours 50 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 19:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 9.6 mi, briefly nearer 8.6 mi. Daylight runs from 08:06 to 17:57, lasting 9 hours 50 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Dashwood on October 26, 2026 is a cloudy day that stays usable, just not particularly bright, around 13°C.The practical takeaway for Dashwood on October 26, 2026 is a cloudy day that stays usable, just not particularly bright, around 56°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Dashwood

How warm does it get in Dashwood?

The warmest month in Dashwood is August, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The warmest month in Dashwood is August, with average high temperatures of 73°F. The average temperature during this period is around 64°F.

How cold does it get in Dashwood?

The coldest month in Dashwood is February, with average low temperatures of 1°C. The average temperature during this period is around 3°C.The coldest month in Dashwood is February, with average low temperatures of 34°F. The average temperature during this period is around 37°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Dashwood?

The wettest month in Dashwood is January, with an average of 255 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Dashwood is January, with an average of 10.1 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Dashwood?

The driest month in Dashwood is July, with an average of 25 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Dashwood is July, with an average of 1 in of precipitation.

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