Highest annual temperature recorded by meteorological service this year
On Tuesday, the small Bavarian town of Kitzingen set the highest temperature of the year so far in Germany, reaching a sizzling 37.8 degrees. The neighbouring town of Saarbrücken-Burbach wasn't far behind, recording 37.6 degrees, just shy of the new record in Kitzingen[1][2].
This heatwave has been causing a stir across the nation, with temperatures predicted to remain high even after the heat wave[3]. However, it's important to note that while Kitzingen's record-breaking temperature is the highest of the year, it falls short of the all-time high for Germany, which stands at 41.2 degrees, set on July 25, 2019, in Tönisvorst and Duisburg-Baerl, both in North Rhine-Westphalia[1].
Looking ahead, the forecast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Kitzingen suggests a slightly hotter day, with temperatures expected to surpass the current yearly high. The German Weather Service (DWD) has predicted that the temperature record could be broken once again on Wednesday[2]. Yet, it's unlikely that this temperature will approach or surpass the all-time heat record[1][2].
While Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day of the summer thus far in Kitzingen, temperatures are expected to cool down slightly from Thursday onwards[4]. Meanwhile, local warnings are in effect, especially for severe weather due to heavy rain, with isolated thunderstorms predicted in the south of Germany on Wednesday afternoon[5].
| Aspect | Value/Information | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Forecasted temperature (Wed) | Slightly hotter than 37.8°C (record on Tue) | | Current yearly high | 37.8°C in Kitzingen on July 1, 2025 | | All-time heat record in Germany| 41.2°C (July 25, 2019) | | Likelihood of breaking all-time record | Unlikely, but this summer's hottest so far |
In summary, while Wednesday's temperature in Kitzingen is forecasted to break the current yearly high, it is not expected to approach or surpass the all-time heat record for Germany[1][2]. Stay tuned for updates as we monitor the weather situation across the country.
[1] German Weather Service (DWD) [2] Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) [3] The Local Germany [4] The Weather Channel [5] The Weather Company (IBM)
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the all-time heat record of 41.2 degrees set on July 25, 2019, remains intact, although the weather forecast for Kitzingen on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, predicts a slightly hotter day, surpassing the current yearly high.
