Several communities across southern British Columbia, including Cranbrook, recorded new daily maximum temperature records on Monday, June 9, amid a late-spring heat wave sweeping the province.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Cranbrook was among the hottest locations, setting a new record high of 34.4°C, surpassing the previous mark of 32.8°C set over a century ago in 1918.
Weather records in the Cranbrook area have been maintained since 1901.
Cranbrook wasn’t alone in breaking historical records.
Here’s a summary of the communities that joined Cranbrook in setting new daily maximum temperatures for June 9, 2025:
- Sparwood Area: New record of 31.4°C (old record: 29.3 °C in 2015; records since 1969)
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Castlegar Area: New record of 36.4°C (old record: 34.4°C in 1918; records since 1916)
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Creston Area: New record of 34.8°C (old record: 33.3°C in 1918; records since 1912)
- Nelson Area: New record of 35.3°C (old record: 33.2°C in 2015; records since 1904)
Click here for a complete list of temperature records set throughout British Columbia on Monday, June 9, 2025.
With many of these records breaking benchmarks that had stood for over 100 years, the data highlights a notable change for early June.
Environment Canada continues to monitor conditions closely and advises residents to stay cool and hydrated as the heat persists across the region.
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