Three Furnaces
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The Three Furnaces of China (三大火炉) refers to the especially hot summer weather in several major cities in the People's Republic of China:
Sometimes, Nanchang or Changsha is added, making The Four Furnaces of China (四大火炉).
Also, The Seven Furnaces (七大火炉) are: Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing, Changsha, Hangzhou, Nanchang, and Shanghai.
Wuhan is by far the hottest; the average temperature in July is 37°C (99°F), and the maximum often exceeds 40°C (104°F).[citation needed]
