What is the coldest temperature in Xi'an? Revealing the dynamics of extreme low temperatures over the years and recent cold waves
Recently, many places across the country have been hit by cold waves. Xi'an, as an important city in the northwest region, has attracted much attention on winter temperature changes. This article will combine the hot weather topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out Xi'an's historical extreme low temperature data, and analyze the impact of the current cold wave.
1. Statistics of extreme low temperature data in Xi’an over the years (1951-2023)
| Year | extreme minimum temperature | Appearance date |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | -20.6℃ | January 11 |
| 1969 | -18.7℃ | February 5 |
| 1991 | -16.8℃ | December 28 |
| 2021 | -14.9℃ | January 7 |
2. Hot topics in the recent cold wave (January 2024)
1.National cold wave warning:The Central Meteorological Observatory has continuously issued orange warnings, and the temperature dropped by more than 12℃ in many places in Shaanxi.
2.Xi'an heating adjustment:The municipal government launched an emergency response and extended the central heating hours to 20 hours a day.
3.Traffic impact:Many high-speed trains at Xi'an North Station were delayed due to ice on the catenary, and the frequency of airport de-icing operations increased by 50%.
| Date | The lowest temperature in Xi’an | weather phenomenon |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | -8℃ | Xiaoxue |
| January 18 | -12℃ | clear |
| January 20 | -10℃ | haze |
3. Guide to winter cold protection in Xi’an
1.What to wear:Adopt a three-layer dressing method (moisture absorption + warmth + windproof), focusing on protecting the head and joints.
2.Health reminder:Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should avoid going out in the morning, and indoor humidity is recommended to be maintained at 40%-60%.
3.Equipment maintenance:Water pipes need to be wrapped with insulation materials, and new energy vehicles need to preheat their batteries in advance.
4. Experts interpret climate trends
The chief forecaster of the Shaanxi Provincial Meteorological Bureau said: "Affected by the La Niña phenomenon, the temperature in Xi'an this winter is 1-2°C lower than normal, but the possibility of breaking through the historical extreme is low. It is expected that there will be two significant cooling processes in early February."
5. Content hotly discussed by netizens
| topic | amount of discussion | Popular tags |
|---|---|---|
| #西安下雪# | 285,000 | Snow scene of the Everlasting City of Tang Dynasty |
| #Northerners’ Winter Artifact# | 162,000 | Electric blanket purchase |
| # Low Temperature Allowance# | 98,000 | Rights of outdoor workers |
It can be seen from the above data that although the extreme low temperature in Xi'an in winter is not as good as that in Northeast China, it still feels wet and cold. It is recommended that citizens pay attention to weather warnings in time and be prepared for cold weather. With climate change, the average winter temperature in Xi'an has increased by 0.5°C in the past ten years, but the intensity of short-term cold waves cannot be ignored.
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