Japan’s capital just rewrote its climate history books! Tokyo recorded 35.1°C on Wednesday, September 18 – the latest calendar date for an “extremely hot day” since records began in 1875. The previous record? September 12, 1942. Talk about beating the heat… by 80 years!
The mercury soared past 35°C in Chiyoda Ward just before noon local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). And it’s not just Tokyo – Nagoya hit a sizzling 36.4°C in the afternoon, smashing its previous late-summer record too.
As fans reached for extra ice packs and AC units worked overtime, experts highlighted this as part of a worrying trend. “Extremely hot days” (temps ≥35°C) are creeping later into autumn, raising questions about shifting climate patterns. Could this become the new normal?
Pro tip for travelers: Pack light clothes even for late September trips to Japan!
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