Based on monthly average temperature data in 8 stations of Jianghan plain from 1958 to 2004, the changes of annual and monthly average air temperatures in Jianghan plain and annual average air temperature in each station were analyzed with linear regression analysis and correlation analysis as well as statistical analysis. The results showed that the annual average temperature increased obviously in Jianghan plain during the past 47 years, especially air temperatures in autumn and winter, while it decreased in summer. The monthly average air temperature was an ascending trend, except in July. ...