Temperatures in May averaged 16.9C, which was 0.6C higher than normal, according to the China Meteorological Administration’s monthly press briefing.
Agricultural areas, including the northeast, north, central China, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang, were 1-2C higher.
Seasonal rainfall was highest in nearly 10 years. Average precipitation was 70.9mm, 16.3% higher than normal.
The rains from May 13-21 were the ‘strongest regional torrential rain event’ of the year, and the largest in May going back t...