It's so hot in Alberta that nine spots just set century-old record highs
Hot weather has settled in right across Alberta, and nine spots in the province set heat records yesterday, according to history books dating back more than 100 years.
While the temperatures Alberta saw yesterday are nowhere near landing on the list of top 10 hottest ever recorded, they are quite warm, and the thermometer in nine spots reached levels never seen for Aug. 27.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) stated in a weather summary on Thursday morning that as prolonged heat hugs Alberta, numerous areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record on Aug. 27, 2025.
The following locations set record highs with over 100+ years of record keeping.
Athabasca Area
New record of 31.3°C
Old record of 30°C set in 1958
Records in this area have been kept since 1900
Slave Lake Area
New record of 30.3°C
Old record of 28.2°C set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1922
Barrhead Area
New record of 31.6°C
Old record of 29.4°C set in 1916
Records in this area have been kept since 1912
Beaverlodge Area
New record of 32.3°C
Old record of 32.2°C set in 1933
Records in this area have been kept since 1912
Camrose Area
New record of 32.7°C
Old record of 31.5°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1921
Nordegg Area
New record of 29.7°C
Old record of 28.5°C set in 2017
Records in this area have been kept since 1915
Edmonton Area
New record of 33.3°C
Old record of 31.1°C set in 1934
Records in this area have been kept since 1880
Fort Chipewyan Area
New record of 30.7°C
Old record of 30.5°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1883
Jasper Area
New record of 32.3°C
Old record of 31.8°C set in 1996
Records in this area have been kept since 1916
The locations below also set record highs, with less than 100 years of record keeping.
Edmonton (International Airport) Area
New record of 32.7°C
Old record of 28.3°C set in 2017
Records in this area have been kept since 1959
Elk Island (National Park) Area
New record of 30°C
Old record of 29.5°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1966
Hendrickson Creek Area
New record of 28.4°C
Old record of 27.5°C set in 1996
Records in this area have been kept since 1995
High Level Area
New record of 30.3°C
Old record of 29.2°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1962
Lac La Biche Area
New record of 30.9°C
Old record of 28.5°C set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1944
Lloydminster Area
Tied record of 30.8°C set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1952
Red Earth Creek Area
New record of 32°C
Old record of 27.8°C set in 1996
Records in this area have been kept since 1994
Stony Plain Area
New record of 31.2°C
Old record of 29°C set in 1996
Records in this area have been kept since 1966
Wainwright Area
New record of 32.9°C
Old record of 32.6°C set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1966
ECCC added that the temperature records reported have been derived from a selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were active during the period of record.
“Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial information and does not constitute a complete or final report,” the weather summary added.
Looking at the seven-day forecast for Edmonton and Calgary, the September long weekend is shaping up to be a treat with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Heck, even the early forecast for September is shaping up to be not too shabby, too.
Edmonton
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Calgary
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Heat warnings are currently in place for a wide swath of Alberta, with daytime high temperatures ranging between 29°C and 34°C expected this week.
Overnight lows will vary greatly, between 10°C and 16°C, depending on location. There is a concern that the effects of the heat could build over time; however, the heat will come to an end early next week.