Vermilion, Alberta residents can look forward to a stretch of warm, sunny weather this week, according to Environment Canada. After a chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm Tuesday, clear skies are expected to dominate from Wednesday through Saturday with highs climbing into the upper twenties.
The warming trend starts Monday with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 21°C. Tuesday brings a 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon with a risk of a thunderstorm and a high of 27°C. From there, the forecast calls for sunny skies: 26°C on Wednesday, 22°C on Thursday, 26°C on Friday, and reaching 28°C by Saturday.
This pattern is ideal for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors. Vermilion Provincial Park, located next to the town, offers camping, fishing, canoeing, and hiking trails. The sunny conditions later in the week are perfect for a visit or for working in the garden.
Mid-August is historically one of the warmest times for Vermilion. The normal high for this period is 23°C, so the expected 28°C on Saturday is well above average. The town also typically sees over 220 hours of sunshine during the month.
During this stretch, sunrise is around 6:07 a.m. MDT and sunset near 8:47 p.m. MDT, giving plenty of daylight for outdoor plans. Environment Canada updates its forecasts multiple times daily, including at 11:00 a.m. MDT.
