It’s a record-breaking day for temperatures in St. John’s.
A temperature of 27.6°C through 3:30 p.m. established a new record, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Rodney Barney. It establishes a new height for the warmest temperature recorded in the month of May in the capital city.
=NEW MONTHLY RECORD=
St. John's #YYT high 27.6°C through 3:30 pm establishes new record for warmest temperature ever recorded in the month of May.Old record: 26.4°C (set May 22, 2012). Records kept since 1942. #nlwx
— Rodney Barney (@rcbstormpost) May 29, 2020
The old record was set on May 22, 2012, at 26.4° C. The warm weather will continue into the weekend, as Saturday brings a forecasted high of 23°C.
Central Tops Chart, but Doesn’t Quite Break Record
Meanwhile, Gander inched close to shattering its own record, as it clocked a high of 28.9°C, less than a degree away from the record of 30.7°C set on May 22, 2012.
Gander #YQX high 28.9°C today ranks as 2nd highest daily maximum on record for the month of May.
May monthly record of 30.7°C set on May 22, 2012 stands. #nlwx
— Rodney Barney (@rcbstormpost) May 29, 2020
Temperatures lingered in the high teens or low 20s for many parts of the province, as chilly springtime weather gave way to a hint of summery temperatures.
Central is in for another warm day on Saturday, with a high of 27°C in the forecast.
