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Japan and South Korea experienced their hottest summers on record in 2024, with temperatures significantly exceeding averages. Japan's average summer temperature was 2.36 degrees Celsius above the 30-year average, breaking records at 123 out of 153 weather stations. South Korea also saw record-high average summer temperatures. These extreme temperatures align with scientists' warnings about climate change causing more frequent extreme weather events, with Asia warming at nearly twice the global average rate.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.