‘Air you can wear’: Metro Vancouver weather hot and humid

Posted July 11, 2022 12:14 pm.

Last Updated July 11, 2022 12:31 pm.

It’s a day to stay hydrated and to seek shade. Any doubts summer was in full swing in Metro Vancouver are dashed, with the temperature rising across the region Monday.

“Temperatures are heading up to 25 degrees. Factor in that humidity, though, and it will feel like 29,” said CityNews Meteorologist Carl Lam Monday. “As you head farther inland, away from the water, temperatures get up to about 29 degrees. The humidex value will be about 33.”

He says the sky will remain clear Monday evening and conditions will cool to about 14 degrees. Tuesday will be another hot one, with highs between 24 and 27 degrees, but feeling more like the upper 20s to low 30s due to the humidity.

“It gives you that ‘air you can wear’ sensation once you walk out the door. But we do get a little bit of relief and cooler temperatures Wednesday and beyond.”

You’re asked to check in on family, friends, and neighbours, especially if they live alone. The heat can especially impact seniors, young children, and those with health conditions.

With warmer weather approaching, remember to check on family, friends & neighbours, especially those who live alone.

People with existing health conditions, seniors, young children & people less able to leave home are particularly vulnerable to heat ➡️ https://t.co/bYYIIw0NvE pic.twitter.com/zfXgy5b2Fd

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You should also never leave children or pets alone in a parked car. Temperatures can skyrocket to as high as 50 degrees within 20 minutes on a scorching hot day.

Keeping cool in Metro Vancouver

There are several options to beat the heat across the region. Here are just a few:

The City of Vancouver is reminding you some community centres and most public library branches have air-conditioned spaces.

A heat warning is not in effect. However, when one is issued by Environment Canada, these spaces become designated cooling centres. However, you can still visit one of those locations or another air-conditioned community space such as a shopping mall to cool down.

There are also spray parks and wading pools across the city.

The City of Burnaby also has a map showing the locations of its spray parks, wading pools, shade shelters, and more locations where you can cool down.

New Westminster also has some air-conditioned drop-in spaces where you can stay cool.

People in North Vancouver can drop by public buildings like the library and any of the community/recreation centres.

There are several spray parks in Surrey, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The city also has a full list of water fountain locations listed on its website.