China has officially recorded its warmest year on record in 2024, marking a significant milestone since the nation began compiling comprehensive meteorological data in 1961. According to the National Climate Center, the national average temperature for the year reached 10.9°C.
This temperature is 1.01°C above the annual average, surpassing the previous record set in 2023, which stood at 10.71°C. The continuous rise in average temperatures highlights ongoing climate trends and underscores the importance of sustainable practices to mitigate further warming.
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