What is the coldest temperature in Beijing? Inventory of hot topics and extreme low temperature data in the past 10 days
Recently, many places across the country have experienced cold wave weather, and the sudden drop in temperature in Beijing has become the focus of heated discussions. This article combines hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sorts out Beijing's extreme low temperature records, historical data comparisons and public concerns, and uses structured data to present them to you.
1. Beijing’s extreme temperature data in the past 10 days (updated in January 2024)

| Date | Minimum temperature (℃) | Maximum temperature (℃) | weather phenomenon |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10 | -12 | -3 | clear |
| January 11 | -15 | -5 | cloudy |
| January 12 | -18 | -7 | Strong wind |
| January 13 | -20 | -8 | clear |
| January 14 | -16 | -4 | Xiaoxue |
2. Beijing’s historical extreme low temperature records
| Year | Minimum temperature (℃) | Occurrence date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -27.4 | January 10 | lowest on record |
| 1966 | -26.5 | February 22 | extreme cold wave |
| 2021 | -19.6 | January 7 | lowest in recent years |
3. Correlation analysis of hot topics on the entire network
1.Cold wave response measures: Many districts in Beijing have activated heating emergency response, subways have added anti-skid warnings, and citizens are paying attention to the search volume of "extreme cold weather travel guide" which has increased by 320%.
2.Comparison of temperature difference between north and south: Netizens joked about "Beijing -20℃ vs Guangzhou 18℃". The related topic has been read more than 200 million times, and has generated interesting content such as "dressing map".
3.Meteorological science: Meteorological experts explain that "Why Beijing is colder than Northeast China" has become a hot search, mainly due to the superimposed effect of humidity and wind speed.
4. Expert interpretation and protection suggestions
Zhang Ming, chief forecaster of the Beijing Meteorological Bureau, said: "Although the recent low temperature has not exceeded the historical extreme value, the continued low temperature combined with strong winds can cause the body temperature to reach below -25℃." Citizens are advised to:
1. Reduce outdoor exposure time, especially during the peak low temperature period of 6-8 a.m.
2. Wear a down jacket + scarf + gloves combination to avoid exposing the skin
3. Check the heating equipment at home and monitor blood pressure for the elderly every day
5. Weather forecast for the next week
| Date | Forecast minimum temperature | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| January 15-17 | -14℃ to -9℃ | Slow recovery |
| January 18-20 | -11℃ to -6℃ | Mostly cloudy |
To sum up, extreme low temperatures in Beijing in winter usually range from -15°C to -20°C. Although the recent cold wave has not broken records, the public still needs to take precautions. The meteorological department will continue to monitor the trends of cold air in Siberia and issue early warning information in a timely manner.
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