Rewritten Article:
Summer in Thuringia: A Stifling, Tempestuous Season
The summer of 2024 in Thuringia wasn't just balmy; it was downright fiery. Records show that this season was characterized by searing heatwaves and boisterous thunderstorms.
Temperatures skyrocketed, soaring above the usual benchmark. Jena, a city nestled in Thuringia, reached an unbearable high of 35.4°C on August 13th. The state as a whole basked in an impressive 735 hours of sunshine, a significant jump from the typical 592 hours recorded during a normal summer.
However, the heat wasn't the only extreme weather event Thuringia experienced. Storms rolled in, leaving behind a trail of hailstones the size of golf balls. The south of the region was hit particularly hard, with the southern Harz region enduring an astonishing 115 liters of rain per square meter in just a dozen hours at the start of August. Despite the relentless heatwave, Thuringia's rainfall averaged out to a steady 210 liters per square meter, matching the long-term average from 1961 to 1990.
Germany as a whole felt the heat as well. The nation's average temperature hovered at 18.5°C, a notable 2.2°C above the reference period of 1961 to 1990. Twenty-eight consecutive warm summers have been recorded in Germany, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).
Climate change has made a significant impact on Thuringia, leading to extreme weather events and rising temperatures, as observed in various regions[1]. However, specific data for Thuringia's climate conditions during the summer of 2024 are hard to come by, as the sources provided do not delve into such details[2][3][4]. For a comprehensive understanding of the weather and climate trends in this region, it's best to consult meteorological services or research institutions that specialize in weather and climate data.
