HONG KONG METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

The Weather of July 2024 – An exceptionally hot JulyWith a stronger than usual subtropical ridge dominating over southern China for most of the time in the month, July 2024 was exceptionally hot in Hong Kong. The monthly mean minimum Continue reading Newsletter Issue 46 (August 2024)→

The Weather of June 2024 – A hot and cloudier JuneJune 2024 was characterised by generally cloudier and showery weather during the first half of the month. With the subtropical ridge over the western North Pacific extending westwards and covering Continue reading Newsletter Issue 45 (July 2024)→

The Weather of May 2024 – A cloudy May with localized heavy rainMay 2024 was characterized by cloudier than usual weather with localized heavy rain over parts of the New Territories. The mean amount of cloud in the month was Continue reading Newsletter Issue 44 (June 2024)→

The Weather of April 2024 – The warmest AprilMainly attributing to the warmer than normal sea surface temperature and stronger than usual southerly flow in the lower atmosphere over the northern part of the South China Sea, April 2024 was Continue reading Newsletter Issue 43 (May 2024)→

The Weather of March 2024 – A March with record-breaking high temperatureWhile the weather of Hong Kong was cold in early March 2024, with the northeast monsoon over the south China coast much weaker than normal in the second half Continue reading Newsletter Issue 42 (April 2024)→

The Weather of February 2024 – A mild and dry FebruaryWith the northeast monsoon over southern China generally weaker than normal for most of the time in the month, February 2024 was much warmer than usual in Hong Kong. The Continue reading Newsletter Issue 41 (March 2024)→

The Weather of January 2024 – A dry and warm January with a very cold interludeWith the northeast monsoon over the south China coast generally weaker than normal for most of the time in the month, January 2024 was overall Continue reading Newsletter Issue 40 (February 2024)→

The year’s weather – second warmest year on record for Hong KongThe year’s weather – second warmest year on record for Hong Kong In Hong Kong, with all twelve months warmer than usual, 2023 was one of the second warmest Continue reading Newsletter Issue 39 (January 2024)→