Sunday, August 30, 2026

Our summer was crap

 There is a Summer Glory Index, that aligns with the tomato harvest.  Our summer is over now for that index.  This is the summer version of the winter misery index.

Historical Summer Glory Index (SGI) for Toronto
YearSGI ScoreSummer ClassificationPrimary Meteorological Characteristic
20262,410Unusually Poor / ShortPersistent cloud cover, frequent rain drops, lacking sustained heat waves.
20253,120Ideal / Highly GloriousAbundant sun, well-spaced rainfall, daytime highs consistently around 26°C.
20242,780Fair / AverageStandard Great Lakes fluctuations; several heavy thunderstorms cut into scores.
20232,810Fair / AverageMild temperatures but frequently overcast due to wildfire smoke layers.
20223,090Very GloriousLong stretches of dry, sunny weather; perfect for backyard gardening.
20212,650Muggy & HumidHeavy penalty hits from overnight lows failing to drop below 21°C.
20202,510Oppressive HeatRecord-breaking number of days above 30°C; too hot to be comfortable.
20192,890GoodBalanced, classic warm Ontario summer.
20182,580Hot & StuffyHigh humidity and persistent tropical nights degraded comfort levels.
20172,490Wet & SoggyHistoric rainfall totals and constant dampness ruined outdoor plans.
20162,610ScorchingExtreme daytime maximums caused high cooling demands and plant heat stress.
20153,180Most GloriousNear-perfect scoring. Warm, clear days with exceptionally crisp, dry air.
20142,380Wretched / ColdThe "Polar Vortex" legacy year; summer struggled to warm up.
20132,740FairAverage conditions with occasional heavy downpours.
20122,540Intense HeatVery dry, but continuous baking heat dropped the score.
20112,850GoodSolid heat spikes but counterbalanced by clear, refreshing intervals.
20102,680Warm / MuggyHigh evening humidex levels caused widespread discomfort.
20092,210Most WretchedThe lowest score since 2000. Dominated by constant cloud cover, shivering highs, and endless rain.
20082,630FairWet mid-summer patterns limited consecutive outdoor weekend streaks.
20073,050Very GloriousExcellent, drought-leaning summer with beautiful evening clarity.
20062,710FairBalanced but punctuated by a few very sticky, high-dew-point weeks.
20052,440Brutally HotSmog advisories and unrelenting humidity broke records.
20042,320Cold & GloomyA major struggle for heat-loving agricultural crops.
20032,790AverageClassic southern Ontario climate profile.
20022,590Hot & DryIntense solar radiation but heavily penalized by daytime extreme heat.
20012,920GoodWarm, reliable beach and patio season.
20002,460Damp / CoolHigh rainfall frequencies kept total index accumulation quite low.

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