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- In Greater Victoria, average annual temperatures have risen over 2°C since the late 1940s.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts 2026 will be among the hottest years on record, following 2023–2025 heat.
- Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis says 2026 may not surpass 2024, but will likely be comparable to recent years.
- El Niño later in 2026 could bring warmer winter temperatures, following a weak La Niña in effect.
