What the July weather is looking like for Ontario [Video]

It looks like the start of summer is bringing the heat, but with July just weeks away, southern Ontario is expected to shift toward warmer and wetter conditions.

According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the month will open with dry, sunny spells giving way to periods of rain from July 1 to 7. Thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify between July 8 and 10.

From July 11 to 16, the province may face continued showers, with stronger storms likely in northern regions.

Between July 17 and 22, the south is expected to experience more severe weather, while steady rainfall lingers in the north.

July will end on a similar note, with warm conditions continuing from July 23 to 31, accompanied by intermittent rain.

Average temperatures in southern Ontario are forecast to reach 22 C—slightly above seasonal norms. Precipitation is expected to total 140 mm, about 15 mm above average in the …