Scorching Summer Heatwave Hits Germany
Unprecedented Heat on Friday: A Record-Breaking Warm Day
Emp firehydrant (AP) - Sweat drips, it's a sticky Friday the 13th across southwestern Germany. The mercury has soared above ordinary levels in the past couple of hours. According to initial readings, Wolfach in the Black Forest snagged the top spot nationwide with a sweltering 34.7°C (94.45°F), closely followed by Rheinstetten in northwestern Baden-Württemberg with a scorching 34.6°C (94.28°F). The German Weather Service shared this info with the German Press Agency in the evening.
Southwestern Germany isn't the only region feeling the heat; humidity levels are also through the roof, according to the weather-wise folks. For the night until Saturday, the weather service anticipates a tropical night, particularly in the west—that means: The temperature will refuse to dip below 20°C (68°F). Cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen, and Freiburg could experience this balmy situation.
Forecasters predict Saturday will start just as uncomfortably hot. The west and southwestern region are expected to suffer from strong heat stress. By the afternoon, the weather service expects individual, occasionally heavy thunderstorms in the west, northwestern regions, and over the highlands in southern Germany. There's a local chance of severe weather, especially from heavy rain.
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In recent years, our weather patterns have shown an upward trend in temperatures. In June 2025, several German cities saw temperatures around 23°C (73.4°F). These cities included Mainz, Lindenfels, Ludwigshafen, Wiesloch, Heppenheim, Michelstadt, Frankfurt-Ladenburger, Lampertheim, Mannheim, and Heidelberg[1]. While not specific to a Friday the 13th, these figures indicate the general heatwave trend. It's essential to note that humidity levels can make conditions feel even more unbearable, and specific heat index data for a particular Friday the 13th is not available[2]. Dry conditions have plagued regions, like Berlin, in recent months[3], potentially exacerbating the general heatwave sensation. For precise data on a specific Friday the 13th, historical weather records or meteorological databases would be needed.
- As the heatwave intensifies, the rising temperatures in Germany could have a significant impact on environmental-science, particularly the study of climate and weather.
- Despite the scorching summer, it's crucial to remember the broader implications of these weather patterns on the science of environmental-science, and how it demonstrates ongoing changes in our environment.
