July 29, 30: Vancouver’s Hottest Day on Record

Environment Canada recorded 33.8oC at the Vancouver airport (which is next to Georgia Strait and cooler than most of the city). The last record was set in 1960, with 33.3oC. Victoria hit 35oC, Bella Coola, up the coast, 41oC. Temperatures were 38oC outside our place at 6 PM, 28oC inside but luckily only 25oC downstairs – just cool enough to sleep. The heat has been building for the last 10 days, but it will cool down somewhat over the weekend.

Update: Record broken one day later, July 30 with 34.4oC.