Key Facts
• August 14: Kinki region sees temperatures above 35°C after 8 days of relief.
• Osaka and Kyoto recorded 35.8°C and 35.2°C, respectively, on August 14.
• Kyoto’s Fukuchiyama hit the highest temperature at 36.5°C.
• 27 out of 64 observation points in Kinki recorded temperatures above 35°C.
• Osaka Meteorological Observatory forecasts above-average temperatures for the next month.
• August 29: Expected peak of extreme heat, with many areas exceeding 35°C.
• Nighttime temperatures remain high, leading to tropical nights in some areas.
• September: High-temperature trend to persist, prolonging the heatwave.
• June 27 to August 13: Osaka’s temperatures consistently exceeded historical averages.
• Public advised to manage heat-related fatigue and prevent heatstroke.
Summary
The Kinki region experienced a resurgence of extreme heat on August 14, with temperatures exceeding 35°C in Osaka and Kyoto for the first time in 8 days. Kyoto’s Fukuchiyama recorded the highest temperature at 36.5°C. Nearly half of the region’s observation points reported similar conditions. The Osaka Meteorological Observatory predicts above-average temperatures for the next month, with the heatwave intensifying through late August and continuing into September. Nighttime temperatures are also expected to remain high, causing tropical nights. Residents are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and maintain a healthy routine to combat fatigue.
