2023 Breaks Heat Records: Japan and Australia Experience Hottest Seasons on Record

Japan experienced its hottest summer on record in 2023, with average temperatures 1.78 degrees Celsius above average. Australia also recorded its warmest winter in the southern hemisphere, with temperatures 1.53 degrees Celsius above the average. These heat records are part of a global trend of increasing temperatures due to climate change. The extreme heat has led to health risks, including heat-related deaths and glacier melt. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) predicts that 2023 will be one of the top five hottest years on record.