Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is set to enjoy a warm and sunny start to the week, but residents should be ready for rain by Wednesday. According to Environment Canada, Monday and Tuesday will bring mainly sunny skies and rising temperatures, offering ideal conditions for outdoor activities before a weather system moves in midweek.
Monday will see mainly sunny skies with a high of 24°C and a humidex of 27, making it feel even warmer. The UV index is forecast to reach 7, which is considered high. Tuesday will be one of the warmest days, with a high of 26°C and a very high UV index of 8. Environment Canada recommends that during very high UV levels, people avoid prolonged sun exposure, especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wear UV-protective sunglasses, seek shade, and reapply sunscreen every two hours.
Conditions will shift on Wednesday, July 22, as periods of rain move in, with a high of 23°C. The wet weather will continue Thursday with more rain and a high of 22°C. The overnight low Wednesday is expected to be 19°C. No weather alerts are currently in effect for the area.
The rain is expected to clear by Friday, bringing a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 26°C. The weekend will remain pleasant, with a mix of sun and cloud Saturday and Sunday and highs of 23°C and 25°C, respectively. This pattern lines up with typical July weather for the region, where average highs are around 24°C.
For those planning to be outdoors early in the week, sunscreen and hats are a good idea, given the high UV levels. The sunny stretch offers a great opportunity to enjoy local parks and trails before the midweek rain arrives.
