Do you ever wonder how much temperatures vary across the Lower Mainland?
Depending on the day, the variation may surprise you. While Environment Canada's daily forecast provides estimated highs and lows for the Metro Vancouver region, the information comes from a weather station based at the airport.
Weatherhood, on the other hand, gives you detailed information about neighbourhoods across the region. This means that you can find out what to expect if you venture to other cities, such as Delta or New Westminster, as well as the specific temperatures in each area.
In Vancouver, for example, there are 14 different Weatherhood stations, including ones at UBC, Jericho, Downtown Vancouver, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, Granville Island, Yaletown, Stanley Park, False Creek, Strathcona, and Hastings Sunrise.
While you might not expect a great deal of variation between those different neighbourhoods, a quick browse through the historical data reveals that some neighbourhoods receive rain on days while others don't. Similarly, some areas may see temperatures significantly warmer or cooler than others.
Metro Vancouver weather forecast
While the Vancouver weather forecast looks fairly stable throughout the weekend, there is some variation across the region. Areas along the water, for example, are a few degrees cooler than those inland, even if they aren't that far apart. On Thursday, July 27 just before 11 a.m., the Jericho weather station shows it is 17 C near the water, while the Dunbar one sits several degrees higher at 21 C.
According to the Downtown Vancouver weather station, temperatures are expected to remain fairly consistent through the weekend and into the next week. While Friday is expected to be slightly hotter than Thursday, temperatures should drop a couple of degrees Saturday, with a high of 24 C expected.
Sunday is expected to see temperatures cool down to a high of 20 C, while Monday's forecast includes a high of 23 C. The warming trend is expected to continue through Wednesday.
Nighttime lows are expected to range in the mid-teens between 14 C and 16 C.
Find detailed weather information about your Metro Vancouver neighbourhood with Weatherhood.
