Soaring Temperatures in Saxony: Numerous Locations Register New Daily Highs on July 1st
A unprecedented heatwave swept across Saxony on July 1st, with several locations recording their highest temperatures ever. The German Weather Service (DWD) reported that the Fichtelberg, a mountain in eastern Saxony, reached a scorching 26.2 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record by a mere two tenths of a degree.
The town of Plauen also saw a significant rise in temperature, reaching 33.6 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in 1905 by three tenths of a degree. Lichtentanne, another town in Saxony, recorded a sweltering 32.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
Interestingly, no data was reported from Chemnitz and Oschatz, leaving their temperature records for the day unknown. At Leipzig-Halle Airport, the temperature was a toasty 31.4 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day in Saxony and almost three degrees above the previous record for July 1st.
Remarkably, 16 out of 20 measuring stations in Saxony broke their record for the start of the month. Tuesday was indeed a day of exceptional heat across many Saxon locations.
It's worth noting that the DWD operates multiple weather stations in Saxony, and during the summer of 2021, many areas of Germany experienced heatwaves. However, for exact and official temperature records on July 1st, 2021, from the DWD stations in Saxony, you would need to consult the DWD's official climate archive or weather data portal, which provides historic temperature data for all stations.
For those interested, here's a guide on how to access the DWD's official historic weather data:
1. Visit the DWD's official website at www.dwd.de. 2. Navigate to the 'Klimaarchiv' (Climate Archive) or 'Wetterdaten' (Weather Data) section. 3. Select 'Sachsen' (Saxony) from the drop-down menu for the region. 4. Choose the desired station from the list of available stations. 5. Select the date range, with 'Juli 2021' (July 2021) for the specific day in question. 6. The data for the selected station and date will be displayed, including temperature records.
Alternatively, detailed station-by-station temperature records for July 1st, 2021, in Saxony can be found in the DWD's official climate reports or through other reputable weather data sources.
Weather-forecasting agencies, like the German Weather Service (DWD), played a crucial role in predicting the unprecedented heatwave that swept across Saxony on July 1st, 2021. To obtain the exact and official temperature records for this day, you can access the DWD's climate archive or weather data portal, as outlined in the guide provided.