Hong Kong has recorded the highest temperature since records began in 1884 on Sunday afternoon under the impact of Severe Typhoon Dolphin.According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the outer subsiding air associated with Dolphin brought generally fine and extremely hot weather to Guangdong province.By 1.30pm, the maximum temperature at the Observatory reached 36.8 degrees Celsius (98 Fahrenheit), the highest temperature on record since 1884.Meanwhile, Sheung Shui recorded 38.3 degrees, and Yuen Long Park and Wong Tai Sin recorded about 37 degrees.The weather forecaster said the high-temperature weather will continue until midweek.Dolphin was centred about 180km (112 miles) east of Wenzhou and was forecast to move west at about 18 km/h (11.2mph) towards Zhejiang province and then move inland.
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SUN · 2026-08-09 · 05:21 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0809-100514
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Hong Kong breaks record for hottest day as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
Hong Kong experienced its hottest day on record on Sunday afternoon, with the Hong Kong Observatory reaching a temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius (98 Fahrenheit). This extreme heat was attributed to the outer subsiding air associated with Severe Typhoon Dolphin, which also brought hot weather to Guangdong province.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-09 · 05:21 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong experienced its hottest day on record on Sunday afternoon, with the Hong Kong Observatory reaching a temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius (98 Fahrenheit). This extreme heat was attributed to the outer subsiding air associated with Severe Typhoon Dolphin, which also brought hot weather to Guangdong province. Other areas in Hong Kong, such as Sheung Shui, recorded even higher temperatures, reaching 38.3 degrees Celsius. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts that this high-temperature weather will persist until midweek. Severe Typhoon Dolphin was located east of Wenzhou and was moving west towards Zhejiang province.
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Sheung Shui recorded 38.3 degrees Celsius, and Yuen Long Park and Wong Tai Sin recorded about 37 degrees Celsius.
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The maximum temperature at the Hong Kong Observatory reached 36.8 degrees Celsius by 1:30 pm.
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The outer subsiding air associated with Typhoon Dolphin caused extremely hot weather in Guangdong.
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Hong Kong recorded its highest temperature since 1884 on Sunday afternoon.
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High-temperature weather is expected to continue until midweek.
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