British Columbia communities experience record-high temperatures on Sunday

By Noah Bennett — 15 June 2026 — 4 min read

Twenty-six areas across British Columbia recorded new record-high temperatures on Sunday, according to Environment Canada. A ridge of high pressure contributed to above-average temperatures throughout the province over the weekend, leading to the establishment of these new daily maximum records. Among the communities affected were Vancouver, West Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, and Abbotsford, all of which experienced new temperature highs.

The temperatures on Sunday surpassed previous records, some of which had stood for decades. For instance, Duncan and Tofino on Vancouver Island both exceeded highs that had not been observed since 1916. Duncan reached 33.9 C, marking the first time the area surpassed the 30-degree mark on a June 14 since records began in 1913.

Local Communities Affected

Several communities recorded temperatures above 30 C for the first time on a June 14. These included Campbell River, Comox, Gibsons, Powell River, Qualicum Beach, Sechelt, Squamish, and Victoria. The highest temperature among the record-breaking areas was observed in Lytton, where the mercury climbed to 36.8 C on Sunday. The previous record for Lytton on this date was 35.4 C, set in 2002.

Pemberton also experienced significant heat, setting a new record temperature of 36.3 C. Other notable new records include Abbotsford at 31.5 C, surpassing its 1999 record of 31.0 C, and Nanaimo at 33.2 C, exceeding its 1963 record of 30.0 C. Pitt Meadows reached 33.3 C, breaking its 1988 record of 30.5 C.

The full list of communities that set new records on Sunday includes:

• Abbotsford Area: New record of 31.5 C (old record 31.0 C in 1999)
• Bella Bella Area: New record of 24.8 C (old record 22.0 C in 1999)
• Cache Creek Area: New record of 35.6 C (old record 34.4 C in 1974)
• Campbell River Area: New record of 32.2 C (old record 28.9 C in 1963)
• Comox Area: New record of 30.4 C (old record 29.4 C in 1963)
• Duncan Area: New record of 33.9 C (old record 29.4 C in 1916)
• Estevan Point Area: New record of 21.0 C (old record 18.0 C in 1997)
• Gibsons Area: New record of 31.0 C (old record 26.9 C in 2015)
• Hope Area: New record of 31.7 C (old record 31.0 C in 1988)
• Lillooet Area: New record of 35.7 C (old record 35.5 C in 2002)
• Lytton Area: New record of 36.8 C (old record 35.4 C in 2002)
• Nanaimo Area: New record of 33.2 C (old record 30.0 C in 1963)
• Pemberton Area: New record of 36.3 C (old record 34.9 C in 2002)
• Pitt Meadows Area: New record of 33.3 C (old record 30.5 C in 1988)
• Port Alberni Area: New record of 35.0 C (old record 33.3 C in 1961)
• Port Hardy Area: New record of 22.0 C (old record 21.7 C in 1944)
• Powell River Area: New record of 30.0 C (old record 26.9 C in 1988)
• Qualicum Beach Area: New record of 30.2 C (old record 27.2 C in 1963)
• Sechelt Area: New record of 31.0 C (old record 26.9 C in 2015)
• Squamish Area: New record of 31.9 C (old record 29.5 C in 1999)
• Tatlayoko Lake Area: New record of 30.3 C (old record 29.0 C in 2002)
• Tofino Area: New record of 28.5 C (old record 28.3 C in 1916)
• Vancouver Area: New record of 26.8 C (old record 25.6 C in 1932)
• Victoria Area: New record of 30.2 C (old record 28.6 C in 1999)
• West Vancouver Area: New record of 29.2 C (old record 27.6 C in 1999)
• Whistler Area: New record of 31.6 C (old record 31.4 C in 2002)

Weather Outlook

According to 1130 NewsRadio meteorologist Michael Kuss, Monday is anticipated to be cooler, though some new record highs may still be set. Kuss noted that even with cloud cover across the Lower Mainland, the region will continue to experience warm southerly breezes, keeping temperatures high. He stated that highs on Monday would approach record levels again, but not as many records are expected to be broken across B.C. as on Sunday.

Conditions are projected to return to near seasonal temperatures by Tuesday. Kuss explained that northwesterly winds are expected to help push high temperatures back closer to the low to mid-twenties. Records in the Vancouver Area have been maintained since 1896.

Source: vancouver.citynews.ca

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