High temperatures continue to set records across much of British Columbia as summer approaches, including several communities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, 24 locations across the province reached or tied record high temperatures for May 3, including 10 on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
Campbell River reached a high of 28.9 C, breaking the previous record of 22.8 C set in 2013.
The Comox area reached 27.1 C, surpassing the previous record of 25 C recorded in 1946.
Nanaimo recorded a high of 28.1 C, exceeding the previous mark by two and a half degrees. That record was also set in 1946.
Qualicum Beach reached 26.5 C on Sunday, surpassing the previous record of 21.4 C set in 2023.
On the Sunshine Coast, Sechelt reached 26.3 C, beating the previous high of 21.8 C set in 2016.
Powell River reached 25.2 C, breaking the previous record of 22.2 C set in 1946.
Other Vancouver Island communities that reached record highs included Tofino, Port Alberni, Victoria and the Victoria Harbour reporting station.
