Singapore’s climate in 2020

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30-year average (1981-2010)2020

30-year average (1981-2010)2020Highest record (prior to 2020)

MONTHLY MEAN TEMPERATURE MONTHLY TOTAL RAINFALLANNUAL MEANTEMPERATURE

NOTABLE WEATHER EVENTS HIGHS AND LOWS

deg C280.5 deg C higherthan the 1981-2010long-term averageand ranks asthe eighth warmeston record.

The record 28 consecutive months of warmer-than-averagemean temperatures that started in February 2018 endedwith cooler-than-average temperatures in June last year.

The Changi climate station recorded rainfall of 1,886.6mm last year – the eighth driest year in the last 30 years.

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Rainy JuneThe Changi climate stationrecorded 21 rain days, themost in June in the last30 years. It was also the

second-coolest June in the last 20 years.

Coolest dayIntense thundery showersbrought the temperatureto a cool 20.9 deg C onSept 16, the coolest

day of the year. Overall, September was one of only two months last year with below-average temperature.

OctoberSumatra squalls14 Sumatra squalls passed through Singapore in October, bringing

widespread rain and gusty winds. Tropical cyclones in the South China Sea contributed to the high frequency.

CHOA CHU KANG (SOUTH)Strongest wind gustMarch 3101.5kmh

EAST COAST PARKWAYDriest monthMarch8.2mm

TUASWettest monthJune497.8mm

PAYA LEBARWarmest monthApril29.6 deg C

Hottest dayMarch 1336.3 deg C

NEWTONColdest nightSept 1620.9 deg C

KHATIBCoolest monthJuly26.2 deg C

JURONG ISLANDWettest dayJan 29185.2mm

Source: METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE SINGAPORE STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS