5-day weather forecast Niagara Falls 16-08-2026
Weather forecast Niagara Falls Sunday, August 16 16.08.2026: patchy rain possible, temperature from 17 °C to 26 °C.
Precipitation probability 78%. Wind up to 4.89 m/s (gusts 7.28 m/s). Air humidity 72–94%, atmospheric pressure 758–764 mm Hg, UV index up to 5.2.
Weather Alerts
Hide alertsyellow watch - severe thunderstorm - in effect
thunderstorm
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
What:
Wind gusts near 100 km/h.
Toonie sized hail.
Heavy rain in excess of 40 mm.
When:
This afternoon into this evening.
Additional Information:
The highest rainfall amounts are expected for areas that receive multiple thunderstorms.
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Local utility outages are possible. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #ONStorm.
For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Secure loose objects.
Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
squall watch in effect
squall
Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 45 knots, frequent lightning and hail.
Thunderstorms are expected to track east over the lakes this afternoon and evening.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway.
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Sunset 20:17
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Waxing Crescent18% illuminated
Moonrise 10:56 · Moonset 21:57
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| Temperature | Rain chance | Cloud cover | Humidity | Pressure | Wind | UV Index | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 |  Light drizzle | 18 °C | 66% (0.56 mm/hr) | 100% | 85% | 764 mm Hg | S 181° 2.61 (4) m/s | 0 |
| 01:00 | Light drizzle | 17 °C | 66% (0.44 mm/hr) | 100% | 93% | 763 mm Hg | SE 128° 3.19 (5.53) m/s | 0 |
| 02:00 |  Patchy rain possible | 17 °C | 25% (0.01 mm/hr) | 73% | 92% | 762 mm Hg | ESE 118° 3.89 (7.28) m/s | 0 |
| 03:00 | Patchy rain possible | 18 °C | 35% (0.11 mm/hr) | 79% | 89% | 761 mm Hg | SE 131° 3.11 (5.67) m/s | 0 |
| 04:00 |  Overcast | 18 °C | 28% | 100% | 88% | 761 mm Hg | SE 126° 3.89 (7) m/s | 0 |
| 05:00 |  Moderate rain at times | 18 °C | 78% (2.61 mm/hr) | 75% | 90% | 761 mm Hg | SSE 150° 2.19 (3.78) m/s | 0 |
| 06:00 | Patchy rain possible | 18 °C | 37% (0.1 mm/hr) | 83% | 93% | 759 mm Hg | SE 144° 2.81 (4.92) m/s | 0 |
| 07:00 |  Patchy rain possible | 18 °C | 22% (0.01 mm/hr) | 60% | 91% | 759 mm Hg | SSE 157° 2.19 (3.94) m/s | 0.1 |
| 08:00 |  Overcast | 19 °C | 28% | 94% | 90% | 759 mm Hg | SSE 166° 2.39 (3.97) m/s | 0.3 |
| 09:00 | Overcast | 21 °C | 29% | 100% | 88% | 758 mm Hg | SSW 199° 3.19 (4.64) m/s | 0.3 |
| 10:00 | Patchy rain possible | 22 °C | 35% (0.04 mm/hr) | 100% | 91% | 758 mm Hg | SSW 211° 3.19 (4.67) m/s | 0.4 |
| 11:00 |  Mist | 22 °C | 47% (0.08 mm/hr) | 100% | 94% | 758 mm Hg | SW 236° 2.89 (4.33) m/s | 0.8 |
| 12:00 | Patchy rain possible | 22 °C | 42% (0.09 mm/hr) | 100% | 94% | 758 mm Hg | WNW 284° 3.81 (5.75) m/s | 4.3 |
| 13:00 | Patchy rain possible | 23 °C | 30% (0.06 mm/hr) | 94% | 85% | 758 mm Hg | WNW 293° 4.89 (6.39) m/s | 4 |
| 14:00 | Patchy rain possible | 25 °C | 24% (0.05 mm/hr) | 87% | 77% | 758 mm Hg | WNW 293° 4.39 (5.36) m/s | 5.2 |
| 15:00 | Patchy rain possible | 25 °C | 21% (0.05 mm/hr) | 84% | 75% | 758 mm Hg | WNW 297° 4.39 (6.06) m/s | 3.3 |
| 16:00 | Patchy rain possible | 26 °C | 18% (0.02 mm/hr) | 86% | 72% | 758 mm Hg | NW 306° 4.19 (6) m/s | 3.7 |
| 17:00 | Patchy rain possible | 25 °C | 19% (0.01 mm/hr) | 100% | 72% | 758 mm Hg | NW 314° 3.61 (5.25) m/s | 2 |
| 18:00 | Patchy rain possible | 25 °C | 19% (0.01 mm/hr) | 96% | 73% | 758 mm Hg | NW 323° 2.5 (3.78) m/s | 1.1 |
| 19:00 |  Cloudy | 25 °C | 17% | 81% | 75% | 758 mm Hg | NNW 343° 1.81 (2.75) m/s | 0.3 |
| 20:00 |  Partly cloudy | 23 °C | 14% | 44% | 80% | 758 mm Hg | NNE 19° 1.31 (2.22) m/s | 0 |
| 21:00 |  Partly cloudy | 22 °C | 15% | 31% | 87% | 758 mm Hg | NE 48° 1.31 (2.44) m/s | 0 |
| 22:00 | Partly cloudy | 21 °C | 16% | 39% | 88% | 758 mm Hg | ENE 73° 1.5 (2.81) m/s | 0 |
| 23:00 | Partly cloudy | 21 °C | 20% | 61% | 89% | 758 mm Hg | E 92° 1.39 (2.61) m/s | 0 |
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