World · Malaysia Bureau
Japan's major cities swelter as late October heatwave breaks records
Tokyo and Osaka have experienced another day of temperatures exceeding 30°C as warm, humid air from the south continues to blanket Japan's Pacific coast. The unseasonable heat marks a notable departure from typical late October weather patterns in the region.
LSN Malaysia ·
Warm, moisture-laden air masses tracking northward from southern regions pushed temperatures across Japan's Pacific coastline to unusually high levels on Thursday, with Tokyo and Osaka both recording readings above the 30°C threshold.
The phenomenon represents a continuation of anomalous weather patterns affecting the country during what is typically a cooler period of the year. Late October normally sees temperatures moderating as autumn progresses, but the current conditions are delivering summer-like heat to population centres across the densely populated eastern seaboard.
Meteorologists attribute the temperature spike to the positioning of subtropical air masses over the archipelago, particularly affecting areas with Pacific-facing exposure. The combination of warm temperatures and elevated humidity levels has created uncomfortable conditions for residents across affected regions.
The unseasonable warmth underscores broader climatic trends observed across East Asia in recent years, where late-season heat events have become increasingly common. Japan's meteorological agencies continue to monitor atmospheric conditions as the weather pattern develops over coming days.