Toronto's Aug. 7 forecast: Clearing
Tonight, expect a few clouds with a night time low of 20 C. The sun will set at 8:33 p.m.
Tomorrow's forecast calls for a mainly clear sky during the day with a high of 29 C. At night, expect periods of cloudy skies with a low of 19 C. The sun will rise at 6:14 a.m.
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Toronto's forecast for the rest of the week:
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 31 C and cloudy periods at night with a low of 20 C
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 32 C and cloudy periods at night with a low of 21 C
Monday: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 31 C and chance of showers at night with a low of 21 C
Tuesday: Chance of showers with a high of 30 C and chance of showers at night with a low of 19 C
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