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Hongkongers look for warm clothing to counter the cold weather. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s humidity reaches lowest level recorded for single day in January

Under the influence of a winter monsoon, the relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent at 4pm on Thursday.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues cold weather warning as temperatures set to dip to 11 degrees

Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip to 12 degrees as northeasterly monsoon arrives

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees

‘Temperatures over many areas fell to 12 degrees or below this morning, four to five degrees lower than those of Thursday,’ Observatory says.

Hong Kong on Friday experienced its coldest morning so far this winter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

650 Hongkongers on Taiwan group tours confirmed safe after ‘terrifying’ quake

Earthquake occurred at 11.05pm in Taiwan, with epicentre located about 70km southeast of Taipei and at focal depth of 60km, Observatory says.

Hong Kong weather

Chill to deepen on Boxing Day as Hongkongers wake up to cold Christmas

Temperatures on Friday morning will be around 13 degrees in urban areas and generally cold across the New Territories, forecaster says.

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Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.

The minimum temperature on Christmas Day will be 15 degrees as winds from the north strengthen before going as low as 14 degrees on Boxing Day. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong weather

Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

Hong Kong society

Letters | A kinder, gentler Hong Kong forged in shared pain

Readers praise Hongkongers’ empathetic response to the Tai Po fire tragedy, clarify the workings of the Observatory’s chatbot, and call on Hong Kong to consider a social media ban for adolescents.

United States

Letters | US lawmakers are finally putting a check on the executive branch

Readers discuss the signs of recovery in the US system of checks and balances, how to better leverage Hong Kong Observatory’s resources, and appreciation for the city’s emergency response.

Epstein abuse survivors and Congressional lawmakers attend a bipartisan vigil hosted by the Democratic Women’s Caucus on November 18 in Washington, DC. The US Senate unanimously approved passage of the House’s Epstein Files Transparency Act. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong registers low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, coldest so far this autumn

The Observatory attributes cooler weather to ‘intense’ northeast monsoon, and temperatures could be one to two degrees lower in New Territories.

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The weather in Hong Kong has hit a low of 13.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest temperature so far this autumn. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Cold front to sweep across Hong Kong on Monday night, bringing low of 15 degrees

It will be windy and notably cooler as temperatures drop even further to 14 degrees by midweek in the city.

Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers told to brace for temperatures as low as 13 degrees early next week

Minimum temperatures expected to fall to 15 degrees on Tuesday, before going to as low as 13 degrees next day.

Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers to feel the chill as temperatures set to dip to 16 degrees next week

Forecaster says northeast monsoon will bring mainly fine weather over next few days, before temperatures drop later.

Hongkongers should brace for cooler weather next week. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong this year endured hottest October since records began: Observatory

Hong Kong also experienced record-breaking warm nights and exceptionally hot days for October, forecaster says.

The monthly mean maximum temperature also stood at 29.9 degrees, marking the second-highest on record for an October. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong temperatures fall to lowest so far this autumn

Cool morning caused by intense northeast monsoon, which will continue to affect the coast of southern China on Thursday, forecaster says.

Hong Kong weather

Fengshen: hot weather back by weekend as Hong Kong lowers all typhoon signals

Temperatures will hit a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend, Observatory says.

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Fengshen: Hong Kong may issue T3 typhoon signal between 5pm and 7pm on Monday

Forecaster also issues strong monsoon signal as local winds strengthen.

The forecaster also says it will issue the strong monsoon signal on Sunday evening as local winds strengthen under the influence of a northeastern monsoon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong may issue T3 on Monday as Tropical Storm Fengshen edges closer

Forecaster says it may skip T1 and directly issue T3 on Monday, adding temperatures will drop to around 20 degrees Celsius next week.

Hong Kong weather

Clouds form ‘rainbow stairway to heaven’ in skies above Hong Kong

Forecaster says phenomenon witnessed earlier this month is ‘result of collaboration between distrails and iridescent clouds’.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues T1 on Friday evening, to consider higher warning for next day

Matmo is 12th tropical cyclone to trigger typhoon warning in Hong Kong this year, setting record.

Rain in Tsim Sha Tsui last month. The Observatory noted there were 13 hot nights in September, breaking the previous record set in 2021, and 15 very hot days, also one of the highest records for the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong could issue T1 warning on Friday night as Tropical Storm Matmo nears

Weather expected to be windy with squally showers over coast of southern China during the weekend under influence of Matmo, forecaster says.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will consider issuing the No 1 typhoon warning signal on Friday night. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Bualoi brings windy weather and swells to Hong Kong but threat limited

Bualoi is expected to maintain a distance of more than 700km from Hong Kong, Observatory says.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Super Typhoon Ragasa made need to step up action against storm chasers clear

Stricter laws may help but the government also must reinforce warnings against storm chasing, boosting public education and law enforcement.

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong back in action after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralyses city for 2 days

Authorities race to clear 1,200 toppled trees and a backlog of 1,000 flights that affected 140,000 passengers.

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Firefighters and police officers work to remove a fallen tree in Sai Kung. Photo: May Tse
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hongkongers plug window leaks with sanitary pads, diapers as Ragasa rages

Residents get creative with sanitary towels, diapers and slippers to prevent windows from leaking or breaking during Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Hongkongers resorted to unconventional methods to keep out the rain when the city was struck by a super typhoon. Photo: Handout
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong’s coastal low-lying areas hit by floodwaters

Authorities say they received 22 reports of flooding as of late afternoon.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa

Video | Super Typhoon Ragasa lashes Hong Kong

Hong Kong Observatory issues No 10 signal as Ragasa wreaks havoc in areas of the city, including a seaside hotel in Aberdeen.

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