VANCOUVER, BC/CANADA – JULY 30: People enjoying the day at the Kitsilano beach in Vancouver, Canada on July 30, 2015. Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver. / Shutterstock
The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for a great deal of sunshine this week as well as some soaring inland temperatures.
Environment Canada calls for mainly sunny skies to start the week on Monday, July 22 as well as a high of 23°C by the water and a high of 28°C inland. However, the forecast calls for temperatures by the water to feel like 26°C with humidity as well as 30°C inland with humidity.
Tuesday is also expected to see some extremely warm temperatures, with the forecast calling for a high of 23°C and a humidex of 28°C. Following this, the forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of showers overnight.
Wednesday's forecast calls for the skies to clear in the evening, and Thursday is expected to be sunny and bright, with a high of 24°C. Friday is also expected to be hot, with the forecast calling for a high of 24°C. Saturday's forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 23°C, while Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high of 22°C.
Metro Vancouver Weather Forecast
Photo: Environment Canada
British Columbia saw an impressive 17 weather records broken across the province on Wednesday, June 13 due to a very strong ridge of high pressure.
The Vancouver Area broke its previous record of 27.4°C set in 1999 with a toasty high of 29.1°C. Similarly, the White Rock Area set a new daily high of 30.9°C, which broke its previous record of 29.4°C set in 1932.
