What is the highest temperature this year? High temperature records set in many places around the world
Recently, many places around the world have experienced extreme heat, with many cities setting record high temperatures. The following is a summary of high-temperature topics and structured data that have been hotly discussed across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Inventory of global extreme heat events in 2024

| area | maximum temperature | record breaking | Occurrence time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi, India | 52.3℃ | highest in history | May 29, 2024 |
| Karachi, Pakistan | 49.5℃ | Peak value in the past ten years | May 30, 2024 |
| Turpan, China | 47.8℃ | Highest this summer | June 2, 2024 |
| Phoenix, USA | 46.7℃ | The highest in history on the same day | June 5, 2024 |
2. Social Impact Caused by High Temperature
1.Health risks intensify: More than 300 deaths from heat stroke were reported in many places in India, and medical institutions launched emergency response.
2.Energy demand surges: Global air conditioner sales increased by 42% year-on-year, and power grid loads in many countries hit record highs.
| country | Electricity demand growth | power rationing measures |
|---|---|---|
| India | 23% | Industrial peak shifting electricity consumption |
| China | 18% | Commercial air conditioner temperature limit |
| USA | 15% | Residential electricity consumption warning |
3. Interpretation by meteorological experts
1.El Niño effect continues: The abnormal warm current in the Pacific Ocean causes global temperatures to rise by 0.5-1.2°C.
2.urban heat island effect: Areas with dense concrete buildings are on average 3-5℃ warmer than suburban areas.
| city | Central city temperature | suburban temperature | temperature difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 39.2℃ | 35.1℃ | 4.1℃ |
| Tokyo | 38.7℃ | 33.9℃ | 4.8℃ |
| mexico city | 37.5℃ | 32.3℃ | 5.2℃ |
4. Guidelines for heatstroke prevention and cooling
1.Travel advice: Avoid the high temperature period from 10:00 to 16:00, and wear sunglasses when the UV index is >8.
2.Home protection: It is recommended to set the air conditioner temperature above 26°C and open windows for ventilation for 10 minutes every hour.
| protective measures | effectiveness | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| parasol | Reduce body temperature by 3°C | outdoor activities |
| ice collar | Continue cooling for 40 minutes | High temperature work |
| cooling spray | Instantly cool down by 5-8℃ | emergency cooling |
5. Future weather forecast
According to a warning from the World Meteorological Organization, the global average temperature from June to August 2024 will be 1.5-2°C higher than normal, with extreme temperatures above 45°C likely to continue along the Mediterranean coast, South Asia and southwestern North America. Meteorologists remind us of the need to prepare for long-term heatstroke prevention and pay attention to the health monitoring of vulnerable groups.
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