Vladivostok, a major port city in Russia’s Far East, experienced an unprecedented weather event on Sunday, setting a new 30-year high-temperature record. The city’s temperature climbed to 14 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record for this date, set in 1994, by 0.9 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Primorye Hydrometeorology Center.
The warm spell saw nighttime temperatures remaining unusually high, ranging between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius. The mild night transitioned into a warm day, with only light mist observed overnight and no significant precipitation throughout the weekend.
Residents of Vladivostok took advantage of the unexpectedly pleasant weather, with many spending time outdoors and enjoying the mild conditions typical of late spring rather than the onset of autumn.
This new temperature record adds to ongoing discussions about a warming trend in Russia. While a single record does not confirm a long-term trend, such anomalies contribute valuable data for climatologists studying regional climate patterns.
The Primorye Hydrometeorology Center continues to monitor and analyze weather data to understand these shifts and their potential implications for the region.
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Vladivostok sets temperature record amidst warming trend in Russia
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