Japan Heat Shatter Records Hottest October Since 1898, Expected To Stay High In November

Japan experienced its warmest October on record this year, with average temperatures surpassing historical October norms by 2.21 degrees Celsius, according to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) released on Friday.

The JMA report highlighted regional temperature increases, with northern Japan recording temperatures 1.9 degrees above average, and eastern and western regions showing even sharper increases of 2.6 degrees, as reported by Xinhua. Cities such as Kyoto, Nagano, and central Tokyo experienced notable temperature spikes, with October averages rising by 3.2 degrees, 3.1 degrees, and 2.6 degrees, respectively.

Looking forward, the JMA forecasts that November temperatures will likely remain elevated, although colder air is anticipated to move in by the latter half of next week, potentially bringing more pronounced temperature shifts.

This trend of unseasonably high temperatures in Japan has been ongoing since July, raising concerns over the frequency and impact of such atypical warmth.