Tuesday's temperatures break record for warmest Oct. 13 in Waterloo region: news

Waterloo Region Breaks October 13 Temperature Record with Unseasonable Warmth

Waterloo region experienced historic, summer-like heat on Tuesday, officially setting a new temperature record for the warmest October 13 in the area’s recorded history.

New All-Time October 13 Temperature High

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the temperature in Waterloo region climbed to 26.8°C by mid-afternoon on Tuesday. This reading surpassed the previous daily high of 26.5°C, which had stood since October 13, 2008.

Key Weather Highlights

• New Record High: 26.8°C recorded at 3:00 p.m.

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• Previous Record: 26.5°C set in 2008

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• Location: Waterloo Region (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Ontario)

• Seasonal Context: Typical daytime highs for mid-October in southwestern Ontario hover significantly lower, making Tuesday’s warmth an unseasonable late-autumn anomaly.

Waterloo Region Weather Outlook: Cooler Days Ahead

Meteorologists caution that this surge of unseasonable warmth will be brief. A passing cold front is slated to move across southern Ontario, bringing daytime temperatures and nighttime lows back in line with typical autumn conditions over the coming days. Residents should expect cooler breezes and a noticeable drop toward seasonal averages as the week progresses.