The 2021 Western North America heat wave was an extreme heat wave that affected much of Western North America from late June through mid-July 2021.Meteorological history · Temperature records · Deaths and injuries · ImpactDeaths: ≥1,408 deaths (estimated), ≥914 (confirmed): 808 excess deaths in Canada > 685 confirmed in Canada > Deadliest w...
Peak temp: 49.6 °C (121.3 °F), recorded at Lytton, British Columbia
Start date: June 25, 2021
End date: July 7, 2021
Peak temp: 49.6 °C (121.3 °F), recorded at Lytton, British Columbia
Start date: June 25, 2021
End date: July 7, 2021
What was the hottest day in Canada 2021?
June 29, 2021
How hot did it get in Canada 2021?
The summer of 2022 will not be as hot as what we endured last summer. However, there will still be periods of hot weather, especially across southern parts of the province. Throughout the heart of summer, there will also be periods of cooler weather that will provide relief from the heat at times.
Does Canada will have heat wave in 2022 too?
The events that led up to the 2021 Northwest heat dome are complex, but the heat dome itself was caused by a high-pressure system. The high-pressure system also blocked the cooling maritime winds and prevented clouds from forming, allowing the sun to continue to warm the air and land surface.