During this monitoring period, the northeast region of China experienced freezing conditions that prevented crop growth. CropWatch Agroclimatic Indicators (CWAIs) indicate a 35% increase in overall precipitation, which was significantly above the 15-year average in early-November, late-November, and mid-December. The photosynthetically active radiation was at an average level, and the temperature increased by approximately 0.7°C above the 15YA.
The above-average precipitation during the current monitoring season is expected to have a positive impact on spring sowing. Adequate soil moisture, combined with normal temperature and radiation, will benefit the emergence and early growth of crops in the spring.

Figure 4.8 Crop condition China Northeast region,  October 2023 - January 2024

(a) Crop condition development graph based on NDVI

(b)Time series rainfall profile

(c)Time series temperature profile