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Hong Kong Hits Record Low of 11.4°C Amid Flood Warnings

1/3/2026

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The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 11.4 degrees Celsius as this winter's coldest temperature on Saturday morning.
The previous day, temperatures fell to 12.9 degrees Celsius.
A cold weather warning remains in effect with temperatures at or below 12 degrees across areas.
The Observatory warned of possible minor coastal flooding as high tides raise water levels about 0.5 metres (about 1.6 feet) above normal.

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The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 11.4 degrees Celsius as this winter's coldest temperature on Saturday morning.
The previous day, temperatures fell to 12.9 degrees Celsius.
A cold weather warning remains in effect with temperatures at or below 12 degrees across areas.
The Observatory warned of possible minor coastal flooding as high tides raise water levels about 0.5 metres (about 1.6 feet) above normal.