The number of days where temperatures climbed above 30 C in the B.C. Interior this year is far above historic averages, data from Environment Canada shows.
Prince George has been particularly hot compared to past averages. Normally, by Aug. 1, the city has only seen one day climb above 30 C. This year, eight days have already been recorded.
Annually, there are three days on average where temperatures go above 30 C. The highest-ever number recorded in a single year is 18, in 1927.
Further south, in B.C.’s Interior, Kelowna and Kamloops have also seen an unusually warm spring and early summer.
To date, Prince George has recorded more days above 30 C in 2023
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