If you thought Monday felt like stepping into a sauna, you weren’t wrong. Metro Vancouver just smashed a heat record that had been standing since the late 1970s, and it wasn’t the only place in B.C. turning into a furnace.
Abbotsford took the crown for the biggest local temperature flex, hitting a scorching 35.8°C on August 11. That’s more than a full degree hotter than the previous 1977 high of 34.6°C. Over in White Rock, the thermometer reached 32.2°C, edging past its old record of 31.1°C from the same year.
The heat wasn’t just a Metro Vancouver problem, half the province seemed to be cooking. Cities like Victoria (33.8°C), Nanaimo (35.3°C), Campbell River (34.2°C), and Pemberton (37.4°C) all set new daily records. Even Port Hardy, usually known for its cooler coastal vibe, saw an unusually toasty 26.9°C.
Environment Canada had heat warnings in place for much of southern B.C., and health officials reminded everyone to stay cool, hydrate, and check on friends and family who might be vulnerable to the heat. The good news? Cooler temps are finally on the way mid-week, with some areas dipping below 20°C by Friday.
This latest streak of high temps is just another reminder that B.C. summers are getting more unpredictable, and a lot hotter. So if you’ve been putting off buying that second fan or portable AC, now might be the time.
More Info: Environment Canada
