Taipei Weather Station Hits 38.3°C, Breaking May Record
Taipei recorded a record-breaking 38.3°C in May. Experts warn of the urban heat island effect and health risks from persistent nighttime heat.
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- 📰 Published: May 27, 2026 at 20:18
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The Central Weather Administration reported that at approximately 2:00 PM on the 27th, the Taipei Weather Station reached 38.3°C, setting a new record for May. The previous record was 38.2°C, set on May 28, 2021, and May 27, 2018. Forecaster Tseng Chao-cheng attributed the heat to the Pacific High and subsidence from southwesterly winds. The BCLab, led by Professor Lin Tzu-ping, warned that the urban heat island effect is shifting northward and that persistent nighttime temperatures pose significant health risks.
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