Japan swelters through hottest July in recorded history
Japan recorded its hottest July ever, with temperatures averaging 2.16 degrees Celsius above normal. The extreme heat is attributed to a high-pressure system and warm air, with ongoing risks of heatstroke.
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Japan has recorded its hottest July in history, with temperatures averaging 2.16 degrees Celsius above normal, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This surpasses the previous record set in July 2023, which was 1.91 degrees Celsius above average. On several days, temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in seven locations, with Sano in Tochigi Prefecture reaching 41.0 degrees Celsius on July 29. A total of 62 out of 153 observation posts, including major cities like Tokyo and Nagoya, reported new temperature records. The agency attributed the extreme heat to a high-pressure system over the Pacific and warm air from the south. Looking ahead, it anticipates continued above-average temperatures in August and has advised the public to stay hydrated to mitigate heatstroke risks. Since April, at least 59 heatstroke-related deaths have been reported in Japan. The European Union's climate monitor recently noted that the planet experienced its warmest day in modern history, while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for global action to combat extreme heat, which is exacerbating economic disparities and threatening sustainable development goals. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that climate change may lead to further record-breaking temperatures in the future.
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