Current and Upcoming Weather
Edmonton is in for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days. Today, expect a high of 18°C with showers and a few thunderstorms likely to end by late morning. The skies will remain mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of additional showers throughout the day. Winds will be gusty at times, reaching up to 50 km/h from the east before calming down in the afternoon. Tonight, the showers may continue, with a low of 13°C.
Tuesday continues the trend with more cloud cover and a 60% chance of showers, hitting a high of 19°C. However, relief is on the horizon as Wednesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with temperatures warming up to 22°C.
By Thursday, the sun will fully break through, providing a beautiful clear day with another high of 22°C. This pattern of mild temperatures and variable cloudiness will persist into the weekend, with highs around 20°C and a slight chance of showers on Saturday.
Historic Weather Records
On this date, Edmonton has experienced a wide range of temperatures. The highest recorded temperature for August 5th was 34.0°C in 1998, while the lowest was a cool 7.6°C back in 2002. The most rainfall recorded on this day was 12.4 mm, also in 1996. Today’s cooler and wetter conditions are quite different from these extremes, offering a more moderate summer day.
What to Wear
With showers likely and temperatures staying on the cooler side, it’s a good idea to have an umbrella handy and wear a light jacket. Layers will be useful as the weather changes throughout the day, especially with the potential for wind gusts.
Interesting Weather Fact
Did you know that Edmonton once saw a whopping 48.2 mm of rain on August 7th, 2003? While not as dramatic, today’s weather is part of Edmonton’s dynamic summer climate, which can shift from sunny skies to thunderstorms within hours.
