Unprecedented June heat baking western Japan

Unprecedented temperatures for the month of June hit western Japan on June 23 and 24, 2022, in the middle of the rainy season.

In Nobeoka, the temperature on June 23 rose to 36.1 °C (97 °F), making it its highest June temperature since records started in 1961.

Excessive heat continued to grip Japan on June 24, with Tokamachi, located in one of Japan’s snowiest regions, recording 37.1 °C (99 °F). This is the highest temperature ever recorded there.

“Even hotter conditions are on the cards for the Tokyo area during the weekend,” meteorologist Sayaka Mori said. “Stay cool!”

Unprecedented June #heat is baking western Japan in the middle of the rainy season.

The temperature rose to 36.1C in Nobeoka Thursday, making it the highest for June since records started in 1961. The heat will shift to the Tokyo area during the weekend. Get ready! pic.twitter.com/rLUbiFb0xA

— Sayaka Mori (@sayakasofiamori) June 23, 2022

Excessive heat continues to grip Japan. Tokamachi, located in one of Japan's snowiest regions, had a high of 37.1C (99F) on Friday, making it the highest on record ever.

Even hotter conditions are on the cards for the Tokyo area during the weekend. Stay cool! pic.twitter.com/QB1yMMokR5

— Sayaka Mori (@sayakasofiamori) June 24, 2022

Featured image credit: JMA, Sayaka Mori