Temperature records were broken in several regions of Quebec yesterday.
As a wave of punishing heat and extreme humidity hovers over Montreal, heat records dating back to 1914 were broken in Quebec this weekend.
In Montreal, temperatures reached 34.4°C, beating the previous record of 32.8°C that was set in 1944.
Other regions of Quebec also broke heat records. Roberval, Quebec, reached a temperature of 33.5°C (beating a record of 32.8°C set in 1914) and Beauceville, Quebec, which reached a record 32.5°C (beating 31.7°C—a record set in 1920).
A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the next few days, with conditions beginning to improve during the day on Wednesday.
Looking for ways to beat the heat outside of the city’s glorious beaches and refreshing pools? Check out the best ways to keep your cool Downtown this summer.
What was the hottest day in Montreal?
During the historic heatwave of 1975, the warmest day ever in Montreal occurred with a temperature of 37.6 °C on August 1, 1975.
What was the hottest day in Quebec?
Record-high temperatures for Quebec were reached on July 6, 1921, and August 1, 1975, when the mercury soared to 40°C.
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