Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, is starting the week with rain and fog that should clear by mid-week, giving way to sunny skies before unsettled weather returns for the weekend. Environment Canada says about 5 mm of rain is expected today, with fog patches dissipating late this afternoon and temperatures falling from 20°C to 7°C by evening.
As of 3:16 p.m. NDT on Monday, a light drizzle was falling at the St. John’s International Airport observation station, with a temperature of 10.1°C, 100 percent humidity, and west winds gusting to 30 km/h. No weather alerts are in effect for the area.
Tuesday will bring clearing skies with a high of 18°C, though coastal areas may only reach 12°C. Environment Canada forecasts a UV index of 7, or high, meaning sun protection is needed for anyone spending time outdoors. Wednesday is forecast to be sunny with a high of 17°C, offering a good window for outdoor plans.
A noticeable cooldown arrives Thursday, when the high drops to just 7°C under cloudy skies. The weekend outlook is unsettled, with a 60 percent chance of showers Friday and Sunday, while Saturday is expected to be cloudy and dry during the day before showers become possible overnight. Daytime highs will range from 12°C to 15°C.
For Mount Pearl, a city of about 22,000 on the Avalon Peninsula, June normally sees average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C, with sunrise at 5:05 a.m. and sunset just before 9:00 p.m. Full forecast details are available from Environment Canada.
