A Mix of Sun and Cloud
Greater Sudbury is enjoying a mix of weather patterns this week, starting with sunny skies today, September 2nd. The temperature will reach a modest high of 19°C. Expect the wind to pick up from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h by midday. As evening approaches, the skies will clear up, and temperatures will drop significantly to 3°C, with a risk of frost, so you might want to cover those plants tonight!
Midweek Warmth
Tuesday and Wednesday promise beautiful weather with mainly sunny skies and highs of 25°C. The wind will be gentle, and the humidity will make it feel just a touch warmer. The nights will remain comfortable, with lows of 12°C and 13°C respectively.
Approaching Rain and Cooler Temperatures
As we head into Thursday, the weather will begin to change. Although the day will start with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 24°C, there’s a 30% chance of showers overnight, and temperatures will fall to 10°C. The rain chances increase on Friday, with a 40% chance of showers and a cooler high of 18°C. Saturday and Sunday will be cooler still, with highs only reaching 16°C and cloudy skies throughout.
Historical Weather Context
For early September, Greater Sudbury typically sees highs around 20°C and lows around 9°C. This week’s temperatures are slightly above average at the start but will drop below the seasonal norms by the weekend.
Wardrobe Tip: Layers are your friend this week. Start with something warm in the morning and be ready to shed a layer by noon. Keep your umbrella close starting Thursday night as showers could catch you by surprise.
Weather Trivia: Sudbury’s record high for early September is 32.2°C, set on September 2, 1973. The lowest temperature recorded was -2.8°C on September 4, 1986. Thankfully, we’re not seeing any extremes like that this week!
