One year ago Thursday, the temperature soared to just over a blistering hot 30 C.
On the same day this year, meteorologists are forecasting a high of 5 C and a chance of snow.
Summer officially ends with the fall equinox Sept. 22, but for most Calgarians, summer never arrived at all.
"This is the worst summer I've seen," said Ronell Toledo, who moved to the city from the Philippines in 2004.
"Compared to other years, this year it's been damp and wet."
The poor weather didn't stop Toledo from heading out on the bicycle pathways between Rundle and Ogden with two buddies and their mountain bikes Monday.
"It's more challenging in the mud. It bogs you down," said Toledo.
"But we had the day off so there's not much holding you back as long as you layer up."
The three were the only bike riders in sight on their way home near Peigan Trail and Barlow Trail on Monday afternoon.
At the Inglewood Golf and Curling Club, the links were nearly empty as a planned tournament was cancelled.
Another golf tournament set for today has also been cancelled.
"We came to clear out our clubs (which are stored where the curling rinks will soon be flooded) and we came into the clubhouse for lunch and a drink," said Inglewood member Don Reid. "We were hoping to get a round in, but after the second glass of wine came we felt pretty comfortable in here."
"This is definitely one of the worst summers I've seen," said Reid's golf partner, Tom Kelly. "But you've still got to get out and play when you can."
Calgary had just one day above 30 C, on Aug. 26. The average high in August was 20.9, according to preliminary data collected by Environment Canada. The normal average maximum temperature for August over the past 30 years was 23.4 according to data compiled by the Weather Network. In July, the normal average is 25.3, but this year, the hottest month averaged only 22 degrees.
Frost is a possibility later this week, snow could fall as early as Thursday and more probably on Sunday.
"Cooler temperatures are on the way as we get toward the end of the work week," said Environment Canada meteorologist Bill McMurtry. "We're getting a very cold flow of air coming right from the Arctic Circle going to be pushing across the western Prairies throughout the day on Thursday and into Friday morning.
"There is the possibility of some snow mixed with rain as that system pushes southward."
That's bad news for farmers, many of whom planted late because of heavy spring rains.
Last year, the average maximum temperature in September as measured at the Calgary airport was 23.4 C with the hottest day of the summer coming Sept. 23 at 33.2 C.
"Last year, September saved us from an absolutely lousy summer because temperatures were very similar last summer as to what they were this summer, however we had that spectacular September," said McMurtry. "We had more 30-degree temperatures in September last year than we did in the entire summer. This year, September doesn't look to be so good, so far."
Not everyone was turned off by the dismal fall weather Monday.
The rain meant Cory Lachuk got an extra day off from his construction job allowing him to go golfing, a rare treat.
"I love this weather," said Lachuk while playing the front nine at Inglewood. "I only get to golf when it rains. I've already been out three times this month."
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