While summer weather has been here for a few weeks, the season itself has now officially arrived.
The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurred at 12:32 a.m. Atlantic Time on Monday.
Today is also the day with the longest period of daylight, though the exact amount will vary depending on where you are.
Saint John will have 15 hours and 39 minutes of daylight, Fredericton will see 15 hours and 44 minutes, and Moncton will have 15 hours and 46 minutes.
The Weather Network is predicting a warmer than normal season with hot and humid conditions.
Meteorologist Michael Carter says the humidity may often stick around overnight.
“If you’re going to be out camping, if you’re going to be out on those evening walks, you may notice it’s warmer than you expect and it’s more humid than you expect in those overnight hours this year.”
While rainfall is expected to be above normal overall, Carter thinks it won’t necessarily mean more days of rain but systems which do arrive may carry more moisture with them.
Last year, many parts of New Brunswick experienced drought but Carter believes that may not be the case this summer.
He adds forecasters are keeping their eye on the Prairies which is already experiencing drought conditions.
The summer season will continue until Sept. 22.
With files from Allan Dearing.
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