What is the hottest temperature in Nanjing?

The highest temperature in Nanjing is 40.5℃. July-August is the hottest season in Nanjing, with the highest temperature sometimes as high as 40℃ and the highest temperature in history of 40.5℃. Nanjing, referred to as "Ning", was called Jinling and Jiankang in ancient times. It is the capital of Jiangsu, a sub-provincial city, a megacity and the core city of Nanjing metropolitan area. It is an important central city, an important scientific research and education base and a comprehensive transportation hub in eastern China approved by the State Council.