What Is The Weather Today II (No Mercury Jockeying)

[Metro-One]

Originally Posted by giallo

Kelowna is looking at 42c on Monday. My poor parents. All they have is a portable AC unit in the family room. They should have installed AC pre-COVID when you could get it done for $15k. Now it's between $25k-$40k. My dad was convinced that he could forever cool the house down using strategically-placed fans and opening and closing windows and blinds throughout the day.

This kind of heat gets a lot more difficult to deal with in your 70s. It doesn't pay to be cheap.

They don't have Asian style AC units in Canada? Have a couple installed in key rooms (the kitchen / living room / bedroom) and that should be more than enough. If prices are even remotely close to what they are here, three units like that should only cost around $6000 dollars, including installation.

These are also better for the environment because they only cool down a section of the house (the area you are in) instead of wasting energy cooling down an entire house.

For example, here in Japan during the day its the kitchen / living room that we coold down. That's where we all are in the day. At night, its the bedroom.

[Justanothermember]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

They don't have Asian style AC units in Canada? Have a couple installed in key rooms (the kitchen / living room / bedroom) and that should be more than enough. If prices are even remotely close to what they are here, three units like that should only cost around $6000 dollars, including installation.

These are also better for the environment because they only cool down a section of the house (the area you are in) instead of wasting energy cooling down an entire house.

For example, here in Japan during the day its the kitchen / living room that we coold down. That's where we all are in the day. At night, its the bedroom.

I'm fairly certain you are referring to split system air-con, which is not unique to Asia and found all over the world. I know many people in Winnipeg and across Canada who have these systems in place, although they are still not as popular as Central air systems for some reason or another.

[Marty_Mcfly]

Cloudy and 24 (humidex 32, dew point 21) at just before 10am. Mainly cloudy all day, that'll keep temperatures down somewhat, highs near 25-26 this afternoon. Despite the humidity, the grey skies and breeze have things pretty comfortable outside.

Overnight low at my weather station was 21.1, that's the highest low I've recorded in the 3 years that the station has been alive. A warm, humid, tropical overnight with no air conditioning isn't fun.

YYT's official low was 20.5, which is the highest low ever recorded for the date, breaking the record of 19.7 that was set just last year lol.

[MonctonRad]

Humidity is largely evaporated (pun intended) in Moncton. Currently 21C (humidex 26) and sunny at 10 AM, going up to 26C (humidex 33) this afternoon.

Still warm and somewhat sticky, but nowhere near as oppressive as it has been for the last 7-10 days.

Decent weather for the upcoming week.

[SignalHillHiker]

Warm but comfortable.

[giallo]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

They don't have Asian style AC units in Canada? Have a couple installed in key rooms (the kitchen / living room / bedroom) and that should be more than enough. If prices are even remotely close to what they are here, three units like that should only cost around $6000 dollars, including installation.

These are also better for the environment because they only cool down a section of the house (the area you are in) instead of wasting energy cooling down an entire house.

For example, here in Japan during the day its the kitchen / living room that we coold down. That's where we all are in the day. At night, its the bedroom.

They must be a thing in BC as well, but probably not as common due to aesthetics. The big protruding box on the side of a house is probably some kind of suburban sacrilege. My parents may not have a choice though. I'll bring it up to them.

[SignalHillHiker]

There's mist and the sky is getting quite dark. It's still very hot out if you're doing anything, even just walking.

[Denscity]

Yesterday in Castlegar BC 37.3C. Mostly sunny with the odd thundercloud and a tinge of forest fire smoke.

38 39 41 38 33 34 30

[SignalHillHiker]

Airing it out b'y.

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by giallo

Kelowna is looking at 42c on Monday. My poor parents. All they have is a portable AC unit in the family room. They should have installed AC pre-COVID when you could get it done for $15k. Now it's between $25k-$40k. My dad was convinced that he could forever cool the house down using strategically-placed fans and opening and closing windows and blinds throughout the day.

This kind of heat gets a lot more difficult to deal with in your 70s. It doesn't pay to be cheap.

From BC Hydro:
https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/r...ng-system.html

Get up to $2,000 for installing a heat pump

If you’re looking to upgrade your existing space heating system, consider a heat pump. Unlike other heating and cooling systems, which convert fuel or electricity directly into heat, a heat pump moves heat from one place to another. This makes heat pumps more efficient than an electric furnace or baseboard heaters.

You could be eligible for up to $2,000 in rebates for replacing your current electric heating system with a heat pump.

From Clean BC:
https://www.betterhomesbc.ca/rebate-...ew-all-rebates

Costs for purchasing and installing a ductless heat pump
system can vary significantly based on the size and floor
plan of your home; the type, make and model of system; as
well as design and installation considerations.
The average cost for a ductless heat pump ranges between
$6,000 to $18,000.

This says for Vancouver, but perhaps some apply to Kelowna:

Rebates in the City of Vancouver:
Up to $17,500* available in Vancouver when installing
a heat pump!
*Offers available as of January 2022. For the most up-to-
date information on rebates, visit betterhomesbc.ca.
Access up to $12,500 in provincial rebates from
CleanBC and the City of Vancouver when you install an
eligible system!
• Full program details are available online at
betterhomesbc.ca
• Access a $6,000 CleanBC rebate when you convert
from oil, natural gas, or propane to an all-electric heat
pump
• Plus a $6,000 municipal top up from the City of
Vancouver when converting from fossil fuel
• Plus up to $500 with the Group Purchase Rebate
when converting from fossil fuel
Access up to an additional $5,000 in federal grants
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• Full program details are available online at canada.ca/
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• Ductless systems must have at least 2 indoor heads
• You must have an EnerGuide Home Evaluation prior
to starting upgrades
• You must register for the Canada Greener Homes
Grant online first

[TownGuy]

Nice day, mix of sun and clouds. At Kawartha Highlands.

[Architype]

Not as nice as yesterday, dull but more comfortable with a high of 22°C.

Bowring Park, St. John's (not Saint John).





my photos July 19 2024

[SignalHillHiker]

You're here? Welcome back, man!

[Architype]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

You're here? Welcome back, man!

Thanks, yes for a few days. I thought I sent you a PM.

[SignalHillHiker]

Still too hot.

[mcminsen]

Beautiful summer day in Calgary.





Central Memorial Park Live Cam, Calgary

source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsRDTfuksyI


Memorial Drive Live Cam, Calgary

source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwcqP3ta6RI

[mcminsen]

Sunny, warm, dry, breezy.

Friday's high at Vancouver Harbour was 28 C (31 C w/Humidex), the low was 19 C.





City Hall/Cambie St., Vancouver, July 19 '24, my pics


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[Nicko999]

26C with a humidex of 28 and sunny.

Low of 16C this morning. Brutal... coolest temperature we've had in more than 2 weeks.

The warmspot was Kelowna, BC at 38.6C

Warmest low were Ashcroft and Lillooet, BC at 24.8C.

AHHH, how I missed Denscity golden comments. Not sure how many time we've repeated that Eastern Canada cannot get to 42C because of the higher humidity. Same reason why Miami has never recorded 40C either.
Lytton July standard deviation: 1.5
Montreal July standard deviation: 1.0

Eastern Canada has much more stable summers than anywhere else in the country (minus the immediate coast) which is not a bad thing at all.

[Marty_Mcfly]

Sunny and 21 at 10am. Nice drop in humidity, though dew points are around 18....still a little humid but not as bad as the 21 from the past few days.

Highs near 26 expected, though a seabreeze may likely kick in this afternoon which would bring temperatures back down to the high teens/low 20s.

[SignalHillHiker]

It's beautiful. Makes running a quick errand downtown a little sweaty on the way back up lol































I check the reviews for the AirBnB across the street once a month or so Always cracks me up.