The hot and sunny weather shows no signs of letting up, urging people to take caution and protect themselves from the scorching heat. With temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, concerns have been raised about whether 2023 will become the hottest year on record and if this week may be the hottest week in 100,000 years. The northern part of the country has already experienced extreme high temperatures, surpassing 40°C in many places, leading many individuals to wonder if this year will truly be the hottest on record.
Yesterday, the China Weather Network announced that the southern regions will also be hit with temperatures exceeding 37°C, signaling that the hottest time is approaching. Chongqing, in particular, has issued an orange warning for two consecutive days due to high temperatures. Many residents and locals are left wondering how long this heatwave will last and what the climate outlook for Chongqing looks like.
According to the Chongqing Meteorological Observatory, the high temperatures will likely persist until the 12th of this month before a new round of rainfall arrives. Real-time monitoring indicates that yesterday, districts and counties, including Shapingba, reached temperatures as high as 35°C, with Jiangjin recording the highest temperature of 38.3°C.
The forecast predicts that today and tomorrow, Chongqing will continue to experience short-lived sunny and scorching weather, with the city-wide temperature peaking at 39°C and possibly reaching 40°C in certain areas. However, starting from the 13th, the arrival of a new round of rain will result in a drop in maximum temperatures to 32°C.
Looking ahead, the weather forecast for Chongqing indicates the following:
– From the night of the 11th to the daytime of the 12th, expect a mix of cloudy and sunny skies with local showers or thunderstorms in the western and northern regions. The temperature will range from 23-39°C, while the central city will experience partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 30-39°C.
– From the night of the 12th to the daytime of the 13th, Chongqing can expect a transition from sunny to cloudy conditions, with showers or thunderstorms occurring in the afternoon in some western and northeastern areas. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by gusts of wind. The temperature will range from 22-38°C, with the central city experiencing cloudy to thunderstorm conditions and temperatures between 29-37°C.
– From the night of the 13th to the daytime of the 14th, expect showers or thunderstorms in the west, turning cloudy. The remaining regions will experience showers or thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall, while the Midwest and Northeast may see heavy rain. Temperature will range from 20-34°C, with the central city experiencing moderate rain to heavy rain turning cloudy and temperatures between 22-32°C.
– From the night of the 14th to the daytime of the 15th, expect light rain turning to cloudy conditions in various areas, with temperatures ranging from 18-32°C. The central city will also experience light rain turning to cloudy conditions, with temperatures ranging from 23-32°C.
– From the night of the 15th to the daytime of the 16th, the southeastern region will see showers, while the rest of the area will experience a mix of cloudy and sunny skies. Temperature will range from 19-35°C, while the central city will experience partly cloudy conditions with temperatures between 24-34°C.
– From the night of the 16th to the daytime of the 17th, expect partly cloudy conditions in various areas, with temperatures ranging from 20-38°C. The central city will also be partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 25-36°C.
This year, like the previous year, the dog days period will last for 40 days. Chongqing experienced 20 days of high temperatures during the mid-volt period last year. Residents are curious if similar conditions will occur this year. According to Tang Hongyu, chief engineer of the Chongqing Municipal Climate Center, meteorological data suggests that there will be two rainy weather processes in late July and early August this year, with weaker precipitation levels compared to July. While the mid-volt period will see alternating periods of sunny and rainy weather, there will also be periods of high temperatures. However, proper rainfall is expected to cool down the temperatures, resulting in fewer high temperature days compared to last year.
In terms of temperatures, the average temperature in Chongqing is predicted to range from 24.5-30.2°C in late July. Compared to the same period of normal years, the northeast and southeast regions will be slightly lower, while the rest of the area will be slightly higher. When compared to the same period last year, most areas will have temperatures similar to the previous year, with the exceptions of the west and southeast, where temperatures will be slightly lower.
Moving into early August, temperatures are expected to be lower compared to last year. The average temperature in the first ten days of August will range from 25-30.5°C. Compared to normal years, most areas will have slightly higher temperatures, while compared to last year, most areas will have temperatures 2-4°C lower.
To ensure accurate forecasts, meteorologists are continuing to monitor various atmospheric and oceanic signals and conducting research and analysis. They are providing timely climate forecast updates to keep citizens informed about changing weather conditions and temperature anomalies.