Southern regions sizzling under intense heatwave
Heatwave Continues in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
June 2025 saw an exceptional heatwave in Baden-Württemberg, with temperatures consistently above 30 degrees and record-breaking warmth. The month was 4.7 degrees above the long-term average, making it the second warmest June on record in the region.
The unseasonably warm and dry weather continued into the beginning of July, with the sun shining for 298 hours - nearly 50 percent more than the average June sunshine of 202 hours. However, rainfall was significantly less than usual, with only 77 liters per square meter recorded in June, compared to the typical 130 liters.
The high temperatures and dry conditions have led to a high wildfire risk, with open fires and smoking in the forest prohibited. The rising temperatures are expected to create a maximum danger level for wildfires on Wednesday, particularly in the Rhine valley, Stuttgart Airport, and Metzingen.
Despite the heat, no specific weather forecast details for the heatwave in Baden-Württemberg from Wednesday to Thursday were found in the search results. The broader context indicates that 2025 is on track to be among the warmest years on record globally, but no precise local forecast or record-breaking predictions for Baden-Württemberg were mentioned.
Looking back, the current July heat record for Baden-Württemberg was set in 2019, with a peak temperature of 39.8°C recorded in Waghaeusel-Kirrlach. As the heatwave continues, the question remains whether the current July record will be broken. For precise and up-to-date information, consulting a local meteorological service or weather agency would be necessary.
- The prolonged heatwave in Baden-Württemberg might persist, as the rising temperatures could create a maximum danger level for wildfires on Wednesday, according to the weather forecasting reports.
- The persisting heatwave, which started in June 2025 and continues into July, has already made it one of the warmest years on record in Baden-Württemberg, with weather forecasters keeping a close eye on the possibility of breaking the current July heat record set in 2019.
