Max Hererra, climatologist and man behind Extreme Temperatures Around The World has described the Western Cape’s unbelievable weekend weather as “unprecedented territory.” According to preliminary data, South Africa recorded the hottest temperatures ever, beating the precious record by almost 3C.
According to these statistics, it’s the first time in history that Cape Town has been the hottest location in this part of South Africa.
“The maximum temperature at Table Bay was an incredible 45.2C. Previous all time record (42.4C) of Cape Town destroyed by almost 3C. We will be waiting for the confirmation of ZA Met Office about the station because the exceptionality of this event. Cape Town was the hottest place in Africa yesterday – never happened before,” said Hererra.
Saturday was reported as the “hottest day on Earth” and Sunday hasn’t let up with Beaufort West, Oudtshoorn, Laingsburg, Paarl, Worcester and Ladismith all clocking temperatures above 40C.
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Western Cape Today 's Weather overview: 23.1.2022 pic.twitter.com/4MrVnGuTYv
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 23, 2022
Though official confirmation of the history-smashing temps have yet to be confirmed by the South African Weather Service, there’s no doubt that this weekend impacted highest minimums in Cape Town and surrounds.
Update: The maximum temperature at Table Bay was an incredible 45.2C. Previous all time record (42.4C) of Cape Town destroyed by almost 3C. We will be waiting for the confirmation of ZA Met Office about the station because the exceptionality of this event.
— Extreme Temperatures Around The World (@extremetemps) January 22, 2022
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