New temperature records set in Alberta

On Monday several areas of Alberta set new daily maximum temperature records.

Seven areas set new records.

BOW ISLAND AREA

New record of 33.6

Old record of 33.5 set in 2022

Records in this area have been kept since 1961

CORONATION AREA

New record of 34.4

Old record of 33.6 set in 1981

Records in this area have been kept since 1912

DRUMHELLER AREA

New record of 34.9

Old record of 34.4 set in 1953

Records in this area have been kept since 1923

HIGH RIVER AREA

New record of 32.3

Old record of 31.8 set in 2020

Records in this area have been kept since 1913

LLOYDMINSTER AREA

Tied record of 31.7 set in 1953

Records in this area have been kept since 1952

MILK RIVER AREA

New record of 34.6

Old record of 33.1 set in 2012

Records in this area have been kept since 1994

RED DEER AREA

New record of 31.8

Old record of 30.6 set in 1953

Records in this area have been kept since 1904

Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada