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Ontario set to swap soggy June start for heat and humidity

Meteorologists expect Ontario will reach near-30°C temperatures before a rain-driven cooldown arrives.

June weather could provide some relief for provinces hit hard by wildfires.
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Overview

  • Early June kicked off with cooler-than-normal and soggy conditions across Ontario, marking one of the chilliest June starts in years.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada’s latest outlook places southern Ontario in a 70–90% probability zone for above-average summer temperatures.
  • The Weather Network warns of elevated humidity levels in southern and eastern Ontario that could fuel more frequent showers and thunderstorms.
  • Northern Ontario is projected to endure a hot, dry season with heightened wildfire risk that may impact air quality province-wide.
  • Forecasts call for temperatures to warm through mid-June with daytime highs near or above 30°C before rain temporarily eases the heat.