Temperatures soared across the Maritimes this week, and Saint John just broke a heat record that stood for over a century. If you stepped outside on Friday, you felt the historic heat firsthand.

According to a report from The Canadian Press, Environment Canada states Saint John hit a blistering 33.6 C on Friday. This temperature beats the previous record of 31.7 C set on July 3, 1887.

Records Fall Across the Maritimes

Saint John is not alone in experiencing this extreme weather. Other major Maritime cities also saw historical records crumble.

Moncton reached 33.3 C. This is more than a full degree hotter than the previous July 3 record from 1911. Charlottetown cooked at 30.8 C, surpassing a 30 degree record established in 1873. Halifax set a new record of 32.8 C, marking the hottest July 3 since 1981.

Relief Arrives Sunday

Mainland Nova Scotia and parts of southern New Brunswick remained under a heat warning through Saturday. This warning lifts by Sunday as cooler air moves into the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the new temperature record set in Saint John?

Saint John reached 33.6 C, breaking the previous record of 31.7 C set in 1887.

Did other Maritime cities break heat records?

Yes. Moncton, Charlottetown, and Halifax all broke historical temperature records for July 3.

When does the heat warning end?

The heat warning for southern New Brunswick and mainland Nova Scotia lifts by Sunday.