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Record 1 2023-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
CONT

In climatology, ["absolute" refers to] the highest or lowest recorded value of a meteorological element, whether at a single station or over an area, during a given period. It is most frequently applied to extremes of temperature: absolute maximum is the highest recorded shade temperature; absolute minimum is the lowest recorded.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
CONT

Un maximum absolu de 40 °C a été atteint le 6 juillet 1921 à Ville-Marie en Abitibi-Témiscamingue et a été égalé depuis à Sheenboro en Outaouais le 20 juillet 1977 et le 1er août 1975 à Saint-Alexis-des-Monts et à La Tuque en Mauricie.

Spanish

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