The sun is out and the tourists are arriving in hordes — it must be summer in Squamish
Luckily for visitors and locals alike, there's nothing but sun in the forecast.
Environment Canada predicts Thursday is going to be sunny with a high of 29. The humidex — basically how hot the weather feels to the average person — will hit 32.
Here’s what the humidex numbers mean:
• 20 to 29: Little to no discomfort
• 30 to 39: Some discomfort
• 40 to 45: Great discomfort; avoid exertion
• Above 45: Dangerous; heat stroke quite possible
The UV index will hit 9 or very high Thursday.
So, wear sunscreen, people. This isn’t 1980; burns aren’t cool.
As hot as it is, we aren’t setting any records in Squamish. The hottest July day on record in the district was July 18, 1982 (Yes, back when people spritzed themselves with baby oil to really feel the burn — ugh! ) when the temperature hit 34.5 degrees.
The lowest recorded July temperature was set in 1988 when, on July 5, it got down to a chilly 3.4!
Usually, July days hover around 18 degrees.
Have a great weekend, and stay hydrated!
