Vancouver's July forecast is out and things are about to get hot
The Vancouver forecast for July is out, and temperatures are about to rise across the region as summertime continues.
Environment and Climate Change (ECCC) is calling for a chance of drizzle on Canada Day in Metro Vancouver, with a mix of sun and cloud to wrap up the work week.
However, according to ECCC meteorologist Brian Proctor, the forecast is shaping up to soon be warmer than normal in the Lower Mainland.
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“Some showers may be possible on Canada Day, but things will soon clear,” explained Proctor. “Then the upper ridge will rebound and strengthen for the first weekend of the new month.
“The upper ridge should be sticking around for the first week of July, with drying conditions and warming for higher than normal temperatures with mainly sunny skies.”
ECCC’s Canadian Climate Normals data shows that the daily average temperature in July for Vancouver is 18.2°C. The month averages 34.1 mm of rainfall.
Proctor added that the region will experience fairly typical July weather.
“The forecast is looking dry and warm,” said the ECCC meteorologist. “Daytime highs will be around 22°C for the early part of the month, but by mid-July, expect temperatures to reach around 24 to 25°C. Overnight lows will be around 14°C.”
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The Vancouver forecast for the first weekend of July is warm, with a daytime high of up to 25°C on Sunday, July 5.
Overnight lows continue to hover between 12°C and 13°C as we transition into the new month.
Those looking to welcome in the new month by taking the plunge at one of the many Vancouver beaches are in luck.
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The regional health authority currently has no advisories listed on its Public Beach Water Quality website.
According to the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), this means that designated swimming areas around the city are once again suitable to splash in.
On July 1, put on your best bright red T-shirt and check out these free Canada Day events happening across Metro Vancouver and beyond.
Live concerts, Indigenous cultural sharing, drone shows and more. These festivities offer fun for the whole family, so make a day of it.
However, the massive celebrations also mean multiple road closures across the region, with commuters being warned that traffic will be impacted in several cities this week.