Extreme heat in Guangzhou today, high of 36°C; Beijing sunny, high of 22°C

Guangzhou to reach 36°C amid extreme heat; heat and air quality warrant attention

Guangzhou is expected to see extreme heat today, with a low of 26°C and a high of 36°C. The chance of precipitation is 10%, with 0 mm expected, and relative humidity is 42%. The hourly forecast calls for cloudy skies and 26°C at 06:00, 30°C at 09:00, 34°C at 12:00 and 36°C at 15:00. The chance of precipitation at 12:00 and 15:00 is 0% at both times.

The heat index is in the caution category, the activity index is poor, and the driving index is excellent. The daily air quality level is severe pollution; hourly forecasts show moderate pollution at 18:00 and severe pollution at 21:00. These indices can be used when planning outdoor activities.

Beijing sunny, with temperatures from 13°C to 22°C

Beijing will be sunny today, with a low of 13°C and a high of 22°C. The chance of precipitation is 10%, with 0 mm expected. Relative humidity is 13%, and wind speed is 4 m/s. Temperatures are forecast to be 13°C at 06:00, 18°C at 09:00, 21°C at 12:00 and 22°C at 15:00. The chance of precipitation is 0% at all four times.

The daily air quality level is severe pollution. The hourly forecast rates air quality as good at 06:00 and 09:00, excellent at 12:00 and 15:00, lightly polluted at 18:00 and severely polluted at 21:00. The activity and driving indices are excellent, and the clothing index recommends long sleeves.

Chengdu high of 26°C, Shanghai high of 27°C

Chengdu will be sunny today, with a low of 18°C and a high of 26°C. The chance of precipitation is 10%. The forecast calls for overcast skies and 19°C at 06:00, sunny skies and 21°C at 09:00, and 26°C at 15:00. The daily air quality level is moderate pollution; at 15:00, it is rated good. The clothing index recommends short sleeves.

Shanghai will be sunny today, with a low of 20°C and a high of 27°C. The chance of precipitation is 10%. The forecast calls for cloudy skies and 21°C at 06:00, and 27°C at 12:00. The daily air quality level is moderate pollution; air quality is rated good at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00. The heat index is in the caution category, and the clothing index recommends short sleeves.