Hong Kong's Warmest October in 142 Years Due to El Nino and Weak Monsoon

• Hong Kong recorded its warmest October with a mean maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius.
• The warmth was caused by an extremely strong El Nino, a weak northeast monsoon, and a persistent anticyclone.
• Global projections suggest this October will be 1.76 degrees Celsius higher than preindustrial averages.
• The mean maximum temperature for October was 30.5 degrees Celsius (86.9 Fahrenheit).
• The weather forecaster reported the unprecedented temperature levels on Sunday.