Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Germany: Kitzingen Reaches 35.5°C
Record-Breaking Heat: Met Office Reports Peak Temperature of the Year - Highest temperature of the year recorded by weather service to date
Here's a scorcher! On Saturday, the German Weather Service (DWD) has announced that Kitzingen, Lower Franconia, experienced the highest temperature of the year at a whopping 35.5°C. According to a DWD spokesperson, this balance-tilting heat won't be beaten on Sunday and is expected to stand for a few days.
"That's it for now," the spokesperson commented. "This heatmark will hold firm." DWD estimates reveal that no similarly sweltering temperatures are expected in the upcoming seven days. The heat will only reach a marginal 30°C in some southern areas, primarily in the southwest.
But don't start packing away your sunscreen just yet! For those eager to catch a glimpse of that sizzling heat again, there's Düsseldorf. In this city, temperatures are predicted to hover around 26°C on both June 17 and 18, before dropping to a more relaxed 23°C by June 19 [2].
However, don't limit your weather watch to just Düsseldorf. Keep tabs on local forecasts for various regions in Germany, as temperature differences can occur. German summers can be quite the rollercoaster, with highs occasionally soaring above 30°C during heatwaves, and temperatures commonly sticking around the mid-twenties in cooler periods. So keep that sunscreen close and your preferred heatwave activities ready, as it seems we're in for a season of ups and downs!
The Commission has also received information from the Member States on the weather situation in the Netherlands, as the heatwave that hit Germany is currently being followed by a potential cool down. weather-forecasting data suggests that Düsseldorf, in particular, has temperatures anticipated to reach around 26°C on June 17 and 18, which might offer a glimpse of the sizzling heat again for some.
