Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history
Summary
Japan and South Korea experienced their hottest summers ever recorded. Both countries reported record-breaking average temperatures, with Japan recording a summer average of 2.36 degrees Celsius above normal, and South Korea recording its highest average since 1973.Key Facts
- Japan and South Korea had their hottest summers on record.
- Japan's summer average was 2.36 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency has been keeping temperature records since 1898.
- 123 out of 153 Japanese weather stations broke summer temperature records.
- South Korea recorded an average summer temperature of 25.7C, the highest since 1973.
- Both countries have seen increasing temperatures attributed to climate change.
- The World Meteorological Organization notes Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average.
- The UN reported that Asia's landmass temperature in recent years was significantly above the 1991-2020 trend.
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