According to the China Meteorological Administration, the Huanghuai, Jianghuai, Jianghan, and Jiangnan regions have seen 5 to 8 high-temperature days since July, with some locations enduring 9 to 13 consecutive days of extreme heat.
In the past two days, the heatwave reached its peak, with 1,400 national meteorological stations across 29 provinces (including autonomous regions and municipalities) recording temperatures above 35°C.
Notably:
- Xi’an, Xianyang, and Baoji in Shaanxi Province saw maximum temperatures exceeding 42°C.
- The Dongkan National Meteorological Station in Turpan, Xinjiang recorded a scorching 45.7°C.
- Eight observation stations broke their historical temperature records.
Nighttime Temperatures Also Soar
During the first week of July, over 100 stations nationwide reported record-breaking nighttime temperatures. For instance, Jinan, Shandong, experienced a daily minimum of 29°C.
Long-Term Trends in Extreme Heat
Since 2000, cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Zhengzhou (Henan), and others have seen a significant increase in days with minimum temperatures above 28°C.
- In Nanchang, Jiangxi, such days rose from an average of 5–7 per year in the late 1990s to 21.7 days in the past decade.
Forecast: Heatwave to Continue, Then Ease
The National Meteorological Centre predicts that over the next week, temperatures above 35°C will persist in:
- Southern and central Hebei
- Huanghuai, Jianghan, Jianghuai, and Jiangnan regions
- Guanzhong (Shaanxi)
- The Sichuan Basin
Some areas may see peaks of 39–42°C, but the heatwave is expected to subside starting July 21.
