Toronto Weather: A Mix of Clouds, Showers, and Mild Temperatures – NetNewsLedger

Toronto’s Weather at a Glance

This morning begins with mostly cloudy skies and a temperature hovering just above freezing at 0.4°C. Humidity is at 84%, making the air feel damp, while the barometric pressure is falling at 102.8 kPa, signaling a shift in the weather. A southeast wind at 16 km/h adds a touch of chill, though visibility is a clear 24 km for early risers heading out.

Friday Forecast: Clouds with a Dash of Sunshine

Today, Toronto will experience a mix of cloud and sun, with temperatures rising to a comfortable +5°C. The east wind will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting as high as 40 km/h, so expect a breezy afternoon. Though the UV index remains low at 1, the occasional sunshine may brighten your day. Dress in layers to handle the cooler breeze in the morning and the mild high later on.

Tonight: Showers Move In

As the evening settles in, the skies will stay cloudy, with showers beginning after midnight. Winds will ease slightly, becoming light late in the evening, though temperatures will remain steady at +5°C. Keep your umbrella handy if you’re heading out late.

Weekend Preview: Mild but Wet

Saturday, December 28: Drizzle and Grey Skies

Saturday will feature showers in the morning, tapering off near noon, followed by cloudy skies and a 40% chance of lingering showers. The temperature will rise to a balmy 11°C, making it feel more like early spring than winter. The UV index remains at 1, ensuring an overcast day.

Saturday Night: Another Round of Rain

The night brings a 60% chance of showers, with a mild low of 7°C. A raincoat will be your best friend as damp conditions persist.

Sunday, December 29: Rain Persists

Expect periods of rain throughout Sunday as temperatures peak at 8°C. The wet weather continues into the evening, with a low of 5°C.

Extended Outlook: A Drizzly End to December

The trend of mild temperatures and cloudy skies holds through Monday and Tuesday, with daytime highs of 6°C and 4°C, respectively. Showers remain a possibility, with heavier rain anticipated overnight into New Year’s Eve.

Historic Toronto Weather Trivia

Toronto’s record high for December 27 was 15.0°C in 1982, while the record low plummeted to a frigid -20.6°C in 1933. With today’s mild weather, we’re comfortably above historic lows but far from record highs.