Scorching Heat in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
August is sizzling hot this year in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, as the mercury soared to an astonishing 34.5 degrees at the Anklam weather station on Thursday. Verified by the German Weather Service, this marks the highest temperature recorded in the state so far this year.
This scorching heat broke the record set at any station in MV, which had previously hit 34.5 degrees on August 29. But don't worry, relief is on the horizon! Forecasts predict temperatures in MV will dip between 20 to 23 degrees on Saturday, with coastal regions experiencing a cool 19 degrees. Similarly, Sunday's temperatures are projected to range from 21 to 24 degrees, with coastal regions feeling slightly cooler at around 20 degrees.
It's not just Anklam that's catching pace with the thermometer; the district of Vorpommern-Grieifswald also saw unusually high temperatures during this heatwave. Remarkably, this marks the very first time August temperatures have exceeded 34 degrees in this district.
As for the typical summer temperatures in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, coastal areas usually see temperatures ranging from 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F), while inland areas can reach 18°C to 25°C (64°F to 77°F). Although we don't have specific data about unusual spikes in temperature for this year, climate change could lead to an increase in extreme heatwaves in the region.
For the latest weather updates and accurate temperature patterns, keep an eye on the news or check out up-to-date climate data specific to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
