Last month was the hottest July in Japan in more than a century, according to analysis by The Asahi Shimbun of average temperatures since 1898.

  • @MaybeItWorks
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    211 months ago

    You are a lot further north in JP, so in the summer months Japan is literally closer to the sun.

    • @[email protected]
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      011 months ago

      That kinda makes sense. However, in my home country (Finland), which is further north I think, the sun is quite gentle in the summer season.

      • @MaybeItWorks
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        111 months ago

        Ah, well then you start talking about the difference in the surrounding oceans, winds, humidity, etc. the significant change in longitude comes into play there.