SINGAPORE — Last year was Singapore’s fourth warmest year on record, tying with 1997 and 2015. May was 2023's hottest month — and both May and October were the warmest on the books for those months historically.
SINGAPORE — Last year was Singapore’s fourth warmest year on record, tying with 1997 and 2015. May was 2023's hottest month — and both May and October were the warmest on the books for those months historically.In 2023, Singapore had its fourth warmest year on record, with May being particularly hot, reaching a record 37°C on one day. October was also the hottest ever for that month
Another notable weather event was the hazy conditions in October due to increased hotspots and smoke haze activities in IndonesiaSINGAPORE — Last year was Singapore’s fourth warmest year on record, tying with 1997 and 2015. May was 2023's hottest month — and both May and October were the warmest on the books for those months historically.
For the first time, the report sets out a special focus section on the illness, following the National Environment Agency's release ofTemperature trends in 2023 highlight a consistent warming pattern in Singapore over recent years. October was exceptionally warm with a mean temperature of 29.0°C, surpassing the previous warmest October in 2002 by 0.3°C.Looking ahead, projections suggest that by mid-century, Singapore's 2023 temperature will be considered cooler than average, as days are expected to become hotter.
These occurrences were most frequent in April, May, June, and October, with May recording the highest number of high heat stress days , followed by October .
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