The August mean temperature was very close to normal—a big departure from the near continuous heatwave in July. Environment Canada reports all major centres were within half-a-degree of the long term average.
August precipitation varied greatly with large amounts received in southern areas, while central regions needed some end of month showers to approach the long-term average.
Environment Canada also released statistics for the ”meteorological summer” (June-July-August) Temperatures were above normal while precipitation varied based on late August rainfall. June and July were much drier than normal.
(The above charts were provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada)
