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Record from Aug 17, 2026. Back to current conditions

Ottawa Aug 17, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 35.8mm of rain on 2026-08-23 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 15.7mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · local commerce · road transport

A cold stretch is on the way

medium

5 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-24. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 20, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 86.2mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 5.7mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 1.1 mmMax 26 °CMin 16.7 °CGusts 22 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 17, 2026.