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China's Record Heat and Rainfall Spark Disaster Risks

1/30/2026

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China's national average annual temperature reached a record 10.9°C for the second consecutive year, as reported by the Meteorological Administration on January 29, 2026.
The year 2025 ranked among the three warmest globally, with heavy rainfall and extreme heat increasing flooding and disaster risks.
Central and eastern China experienced high temperatures from late June to early September, with average precipitation 4.5% above normal.
Northern China recorded the highest rainfall amounts and duration, while western China experienced its heaviest autumn rains on record.

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China's national average annual temperature reached a record 10.9°C for the second consecutive year, as reported by the Meteorological Administration on January 29, 2026.
The year 2025 ranked among the three warmest globally, with heavy rainfall and extreme heat increasing flooding and disaster risks.
Central and eastern China experienced high temperatures from late June to early September, with average precipitation 4.5% above normal.
Northern China recorded the highest rainfall amounts and duration, while western China experienced its heaviest autumn rains on record.