Toronto Braces for Gloomy Weather as Summer Kicks In

As the summer solstice approaches, Torontonians can expect a week of cloudy skies, rain showers, and a possible thunderstorm. According to a forecast from Environment Canada, temperatures will mostly hover around the mid- to high-20s, but the city won't see much sunshine. Despite the gloomy weather, the summer solstice will occur on Friday evening at 10:42 p.m. EST.

Key Takeaways:

• A 40 per cent chance of showers is expected on Wednesday afternoon, increasing to 60 per cent at night.
• The risk of a thunderstorm is present throughout the week, with a 40 per cent chance of showers on Saturday and a 30 per cent chance on Thursday.
• Temperatures will mostly range from the mid-20s to the high-20s, with a high of 28 C on Wednesday and a low of 17 C on Friday.
• The summer solstice will occur on Friday evening at 10:42 p.m. EST, marking the beginning of summer.
• Skies will clear up at night on Thursday, with a low of 14 C.
• Sunday will see a high of 31 C and a mix of sun and cloud, before temperatures drop to 22 C.

Statistics:

• 40% chance of showers on Wednesday afternoon
• 60% chance of rain at night on Wednesday
• 8/10 UV index on Wednesday
• 24 C high temperature on Thursday
• 28 C high temperature on Saturday
• 40% chance of showers on Saturday
• 30% chance of showers on Sunday
• 31 C high temperature on Sunday
• 22 C low temperature on Sunday

Sources:

• Environment Canada
• timeanddate.com
• The Star (Anastasia Blosser, Friday) (www.thestar.com)