Hot weather bakes Alberta as one spot sets a 145-year-old record
It was a hot day in parts of Alberta yesterday, and one area set a 145-year-old heat record as summer draws to a close.
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 Edmonton area took the top spot for the warmest temperature record set.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) stated in a weather summary on Wednesday morning that as prolonged heat hugs Alberta, the following areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record on Aug. 26, 2025.
Beaverlodge Area
New record of 31.4°C
Old record of 30°C set in 1945
Records in this area have been kept since 1912
Cold Lake Area
New record of 30.2°C
Old record of 30°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1952
Edmonton (International Airport) Area
Tied record of 30.4°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1959
Edmonton Area
New record of 32.2°C
Old record of 32°C set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1880
Grande Prairie Area
New record of 31.9°C
Old record of 31.1°C set in 1933
Records in this area have been kept since 1922
Lac La Biche Area
New record of 30.1°C
Old record of 29.2°C set in 2022
Records in this area have been kept since 1944
Stony Plain Area
New record of 30.6°C
Old record of 30°C set in 1981
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.
Edmonton
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Calgary
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Heat warnings are currently in place for a wide swath of Alberta, with daytime high temperatures ranging between 29°C and 33°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.