2025 becomes China's hottest year on record for high-temperature days
China's average annual temperature has risen over recent decades, and 2025 was the warmest year since nationwide records began in 1961, according ot officials.
China reached a historic milestone in 2025 as its national average annual temperature rose to 10.9C, equalling the record set in 2024 and marking the most high-temperature days ever recorded, according to the Meteorological Administration.
The announcement was made at a press conference where officials released the 2025 climate bulletin, detailing the extent of temperature and precipitation changes observed throughout the year.
China's average annual temperature has risen over recent decades, and 2025 was the warmest year since nationwide records began in 1961, according to the Meteorological Administration.
As a result, heavy rainfall and extreme heat have become more intense, increasing risks such as flooding and natural disasters.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) also stated in January that "Last year was among the planet's three warmest on record.
The administration further noted that the country's 2025 temperature of 10.9C tied with 2024 for the highest on record.
China defines high-temperature days as those at or above 35 C. From late June to early September, sustained high temperatures affects experienced in central and eastern China, while average precipitation was recorded as 4.5 per cent higher than normal.
Additionally, the amount and duration of rainfall in northern China set new records, and western China experienced the heaviest autumn rains on record, the administration reported.
These changes contributed to a year marked by intensified extreme weather events and increased environmental risks across the country.
China reached a historic milestone in 2025 as its national average annual temperature rose to 10.9C, equalling the record set in 2024 and marking the most high-temperature days ever recorded, according to the Meteorological Administration.
The announcement was made at a press conference where officials released the 2025 climate bulletin, detailing the extent of temperature and precipitation changes observed throughout the year.
China's average annual temperature has risen over recent decades, and 2025 was the warmest year since nationwide records began in 1961, according to the Meteorological Administration.
As a result, heavy rainfall and extreme heat have become more intense, increasing risks such as flooding and natural disasters.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) also stated in January that "Last year was among the planet's three warmest on record.
The administration further noted that the country's 2025 temperature of 10.9C tied with 2024 for the highest on record.
China defines high-temperature days as those at or above 35 C. From late June to early September, sustained high temperatures affects experienced in central and eastern China, while average precipitation was recorded as 4.5 per cent higher than normal.
Additionally, the amount and duration of rainfall in northern China set new records, and western China experienced the heaviest autumn rains on record, the administration reported.
These changes contributed to a year marked by intensified extreme weather events and increased environmental risks across the country.