Showers Hit Orangeville Today, Clearing Expected by Tuesday

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August 24, 2026 4:56 pm

Orangeville residents can expect a wet start to the week as Environment Canada forecasts showers for Monday, August 24, 2026. The federal weather agency predicts an 80 percent chance of precipitation from mid-afternoon through early evening, with west winds of 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h and a high of 19°C.

Currently, no weather alerts are in effect for the Orangeville – Grand Valley – Southern Dufferin County region, according to Environment Canada. At 2:00 PM EDT, the Elora monitoring station recorded 18°C with west winds at 24 km/h gusting to 38 km/h and 77 percent humidity.

Conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday, August 25. The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers in the morning, clearing in the afternoon, with a high of 22°C and a Humidex reading of 26. The UV index is forecast to reach 7, which is considered high.

Monday night will see a few showers ending in the evening, followed by cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of showers. Winds are expected to become light late in the evening, with an overnight low of 14°C.

The unsettled weather fits the broader seasonal pattern for southern Ontario this summer. The Weather Network previously predicted more days with showers and thunderstorms than normal for the region, as storm systems track up from the United States.

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