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Record from Aug 23, 2026. Back to current conditions

Ottawa Aug 23, 2026

Review recorded on Sep 3, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

medium

A single day could bring around 12.9mm of rain on 2026-08-23 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 17.3mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

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

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

13 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 26, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 70.5mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 4.6mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 15.5mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.7mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · local commerce · road transport

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 12.9 mmMax 23.1 °CMin 16.9 °CGusts 39.2 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 23, 2026.