Beijing records earliest 30°C (86°F) day in 66 years
Beijing recorded its earliest 30°C (86°F) temperature in 66 years on March 22, 2025, as an early heat wave spread across northeastern China.
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The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) reported that the daytime temperature in Beijing’s Haidian District reached 30°C (86°F) on March 22, marking the earliest occurrence of such a temperature in the city since 1959.
The temperature at Nanjiao Observatory in the capital city’s Daxing District rose to 28.9°C (84°F) on the afternoon of March 22, marking the fourth consecutive day of setting a new high for the year. At 15:16 local time (LT), the Haidian Observatory recorded a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
The temperature measured at Nanjiao Observatory broke the historical record for extremely high temperatures in late March, with the previous record measured at 28.8°C (83.8 °F) on March 31, 2002.
Beyond Beijing, most of China is experiencing early and prolonged heat due to the influence of warm high pressure, with current temperatures across the country noticeably higher than usual. Northern regions are expected to see record-breaking highs from March 22 to March 25, while southern regions may experience higher temperatures on March 25 and March 26.
Zhao Wei, chief forecaster at the Beijing Meteorological Observatory, said that the highest temperature is expected to drop to 12°C (53.6°F) on Friday, with a minimum temperature as low as 3°C (37.4°F).
Zhao also stated that after the recent temperature fluctuations, temperatures in Beijing are not expected to rise again until the end of March, with highs surpassing 20°C (68°F) around April 4.
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1 Beijing records earliest 30 C since 1959 – GT – March 23, 2025
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