Japan’s summer ties for highest average temperature since 1898

The Japan Meteorological Agency analysed average temperatures in 15 locations across the nation where effects from urbanization are relatively small.

The Yomiuri Shimbun

The Yomiuri Shimbun

The Japan News

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File photo of the Japan Meteorological Agency's office. PHOTO: THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN

September 3, 2024

TOKYO – Japan’s average temperature from June to August this year tied for the highest level since 1898, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Monday.

The average temperature was 1.76 C higher than that in the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020.

The June-August temperatures tied with those in the same period last year, the highest since comparable data became available in 1898.

The JMA analyzed average temperatures in 15 locations across the nation where effects from urbanization are relatively small.

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