A look at British Columbia’s heat wave, by the numbers

By The Canadian Press on August 15, 2023.

A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week.

Here’s a look at data associated with the hot spell that began Sunday, provided by Environment Canada. Information is correct as of noon Tuesday.

Hottest temperature: 41.5 C at Lytton on Monday

Daily heat records set at B.C. weather stations since Sunday: 26

Hottest temperature at Vancouver International Airport: 24.4 C on Monday

Hottest temperature at Victoria International Airport: 30.5 C on Monday

Hottest temperature in Kelowna: 37.8 C on Monday

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2023.

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