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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
When is the hottest stretch of the year in your corner of Canada?
Canada is a land of weather extremes, a country capable of hosting midwinter temperatures of -40°C with a complete flip toward 40°C or worse during the heart of summer. As we sweat our way through the warm season, folks often wonder when exactly we reach the peak of summertime heat across the country. Here's a look at when your corner of Canada can typically expect its hottest temperatures of the year. DON'T MISS: July is generally the hottest month of the year The atmosphere doesn't heat up right away with the arrival of the summer solstice in late June. It takes weeks of long and intense sunshine to influence weather patterns and crank up temperatures. Average daytime highs reach their hottest point during the month of July for just about everybody across Canada. It's difficult to pick out a specific day as the hottest based on average temperatures. But every city in the country does experience a few days when average temperatures crest before they begin their long decline toward winter. Warmest days of the year And, as it turns out, most major cities across the country see their hottest average daytime high temperatures right around the same point of the year. On average, Vancouver experiences its hottest stretch of the year around the first week of August. Calgary and Edmonton see their average highs peak from the final days of July through the first week of August. The same goes for most cities on the Prairies, including Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg. MUST SEE: Folks across Ontario and Quebec tend to see their warmest average temperatures during the final two weeks of July. Since records began at Toronto-Pearson Airport back in 1938, the hottest period of the year stretches from July 20 through July 25. Montreal's warmest average readings occur right around the same time as those in Toronto. Interestingly, the heat tends to hold off by a week across much of Atlantic Canada. While St. John's peaks around the final week of July, it's the first week of August that largely features the year's highest average daytime temperatures in cities like Saint John and Halifax. Extreme heat is an ever-present danger during the summer months regardless of climatology. Canada's hottest-ever temperature of 49.6°C occurred in Lytton, B.C., in June 2021. Toronto's all-time high temperature occurred in late-August 1948. Never underestimate the dangers posed by heat—extreme temperatures can affect everyone, even those who are otherwise healthy. Header image created using graphics and imagery from Canva. WATCH: Five tips to keep in mind during a heat wave Click here to view the video
CTV News
20 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Toronto air quality statement ends as conditions improve
The city is going to see a very gradual return to humidity, with gorgeous weather expected for the long weekend. Bill Coulter has your seven-day forecast Environment Canada has lifted its special air quality statement for Toronto. The federal weather agency terminated the alert after residual smoke from wildfires in the Prairies cleared Thursday afternoon. Toronto's air quality was listed among the worst in the world due to the wildfire smoke and at one point, the city had the second-worst air globally, according to to Swiss air quality tracker IQAir. Environment Canada issued the alert Wednesday evening as it lifted a heat warning that had been in effect since Saturday. People were advised to limit their time outdoors amid the smoky conditions due to the associated health risks. Environment Canada's air quality index is currently listed at a level 3, which is considered to be low risk. This is the second time this month that Toronto's air quality has been listed among the worst in the world. On July 14, the city had the second-worst air behind Baghdad, Iraq as wildfires burned in northern Ontario and the Prairies. Thursday's forecast is calling for a high of 23 C, which will feel like 25 with humidity. This weekend should see sunny skies in the city starting Friday with the temperature climbing to a high of 29 C on Sunday.
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Prairie forest fires' smoke is drifting across Central Ontario
Areas in and around Central Ontario under air quality statements, Environment Canada said Thursday. Smoke from forest fires over the Prairies has settled over most of Central Ontario. Environment Canada says air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. Hot spots for forest fire smoke in our area include: Barrie - Collingwood – Hillsdale Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus Bracebridge - Gravenhurst Town of Parry Sound - Rosseau - Killbear Park Orillia - Lagoon City – Washago Saugeen Shores - Kincardine - Southern Bruce County Air quality is expected to improve as the smoke drifts from north to south. But as smoke levels increase, so do health risks. The national weather agency advises people to limit their time spent outdoors and consider skipping outdoor sports and activities today. Mild and common symptoms of smoke from fires include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. Less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. Medical attention may be required. Environment Canada says, 'People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.' It even advised people to keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool. Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
wildfire smoke from Prairies expected to cause poor air quality for southwestern Ontario
Smoke from wildfires in the Prairies has drifted into southwestern Ontario, triggering a special air quality statement for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton on Thursday. The conditions are expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility across the region. "Smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour," Environment Canada said in an online statement. Air quality is expected to improve from north to south. However, as smoke levels increase, so do health risks, according to the federal weather agency. "Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events." Mild and common symptoms from exposure to smoke in the air include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough, says Environment Canada. More serious symptoms are wheezing, chest pains or a severe cough. "People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms." If you're indoors, it's suggested you keep your windows and doors closed and use a clean, high-quality air filter in your ventilation system.
CBC
a day ago
- Climate
- CBC
Wildfire smoke from Prairies expected to cause poor air quality for southwestern Ontario
Social Sharing Smoke from wildfires in the Prairies has drifted into southwestern Ontario, triggering a special air quality statement for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton on Thursday. The conditions are expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility across the region. "Smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour," Environment Canada said in an online statement. Air quality is expected to improve from north to south. However, as smoke levels increase, so do health risks, according to the federal weather agency. "Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events." Mild and common symptoms from exposure to smoke in the air include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough, says Environment Canada. More serious symptoms are wheezing, chest pains or a severe cough. "People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms." If you're indoors, it's suggested you keep your windows and doors closed and use a clean, high-quality air filter in your ventilation system.
