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Victoria just broke another massive temperature record on Tuesday

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If you’re surprised by Victoria’s incredibly spicy heat on Tuesday, you’re not alone.

According to Environment Canada, Victoria Harbour has just broken a century-old temperature record for its high of 28.4 °C.

The nearly 30 degree weather is almost 50% higher than the previous record of 21.7°C which was set back in 1898.

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Meanwhile, temperatures around the island are expected to remain high for the rest of the week, with the lowest forecast in Victoria for the week week being a balmy 21°C on Friday and Sunday.

(Image / Environment Canada)

Wednesday’s heat isn’t the only instance of a Victoria weather record being broken in 2019.

On May 9th, the city set a new heat record with a high of 24.3°C, one full degree higher than the previous record of 23.3°C which was over 40 years prior in 1975.

With the first official day of summer just a little over a week away, Victorians may want to prepare for a sizzling upcoming season.

According to the Weather Network, BC is in for a consistently warm and dry summertime.

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Adam Chan
Former Staff Writer at Victoria Buzz.

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