Thompson, Manitoba residents are waking up to a mild, humid Monday morning, but the day is expected to clear up by afternoon, setting the stage for a warm and mostly sunny week ahead. According to Environment Canada, the temperature at the Thompson Airport weather station was 20.2°C at 8:00 a.m. with a humidex of 24 and a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms early this morning.
The forecast for Monday, July 13 calls for the morning clouds and rain risk to give way to a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 25°C. The humidex will make it feel like 27, and winds will pick up from the west at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. There is a 30 percent chance of showers returning late in the afternoon.
Environment Canada has also issued a high UV index of 6 for the area. The agency advises that when the index is between 6 and 7, people should wear a wide-brimmed hat, tightly woven clothing, and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. It’s also best to seek shade during peak sun hours near midday.
The rest of the week looks pleasant for summer activities. Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high of 26°C, and Wednesday will be the warmest day at 29°C under sunny skies. Clouds will increase later in the week, with highs between 25 and 27°C from Thursday through Sunday. Overnight lows will be mild, ranging from 12°C to 16°C.
While much of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and Brandon, is sweltering under a heat wave with highs of 35 to 37°C and oppressive humidex values near 45, Thompson’s northern location keeps temperatures 8 to 10 degrees cooler. The city will enjoy warm but comfortable weather, with humidex values peaking in the mid-to-high 20s, well below the threshold for heat advisories.
With nearly 17 hours of daylight this time of year—sunrise was at 5:05 a.m. and sunset won’t come until 10:09 p.m.—locals have plenty of time to get outside. The week’s forecast offers a break from the extreme heat gripping the south, giving residents a chance to enjoy summer without the risks that come with dangerously high temperatures.
