Summer Comfort Today, with a Wetter Twist for the Weekend
A Glorious Morning in Fort Hope
It’s a sunny start to your Friday in Fort Hope, with the temperature sitting at a pleasant 16.9°C as of 8:00 AM, reported from Lansdowne House Airport. The air is fresh but not sticky, with 59% humidity, and a light east-southeast breeze at 5 km/h keeping things comfortable. Visibility is holding steady at 16 km, and the barometric pressure reads 101.5 kPa and falling, indicating that change is in the weekend air.
Expect a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day, with the mercury climbing to a warm 26°C, and a humidex of 28. With a UV index of 8 (rated very high), make sure to throw on some sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat if you’ll be outside — this is prime sunburn territory!
Tonight: Breezy Then Calm with Clear Skies
The evening will clear out, offering stellar night skies before clouds return tomorrow. Winds will shift to the south at 20 km/h, becoming light after midnight. The overnight low will dip to a cool 12°C, a comfortable temperature for a peaceful sleep or a bit of late-night stargazing.
Saturday: Sunny Start, Cloudy Finish
Saturday begins with more sunshine, but clouds will increase by late morning, leading to a mix of sun and cloud for most of the day. The temperature will peak at 27°C, with a humidex of 30, so it’ll feel a bit warmer than the actual reading. The UV index holds at 8, so once again, don’t skimp on sun protection.
Saturday night brings cloudy periods and a 60% chance of showers, so it’s worth keeping an umbrella by the door. The low will be a warm 16°C, making it a noticeably milder night.
Sunday Outlook: Staying Warm, But Showers Stick Around
Sunday will be cloudy with a 60% chance of showers, but the good news is the warmth holds steady with a high of 27°C. While the sun may be hiding, the humidity won’t be. Sunday night will stay cloudy with a 40% chance of showers, and temperatures cooling to 11°C.
What to Wear: Start Light, Keep Rain Gear Handy
Friday and Saturday will feel like peak summer: shorts, breathable tops, and sun hats will serve you well. But as the clouds and rain chances creep in Saturday evening into Sunday, it’ll be smart to have a light rain jacket or umbrella at the ready. Even with the showers, it will stay quite warm and muggy.
Fort Hope Weather Trivia
Did you know? Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) sits on the transition zone between the boreal forest and the tundra — a fact that contributes to its wild weather swings. While summer heat can surge in from the south, colder air from James Bay can still sneak in even in July, sometimes giving nights that feel more like fall.
