Unusual Warmth in June According to Weather Reports
In a continuation of the long-term climate change patterns in Germany, the month of June this year has been marked by unusually high temperatures, increased sunshine hours, and reduced rainfall. These findings were announced by the German Weather Service (DWD) following initial evaluations of its approximately 2,000 measuring stations.
The average temperature in June was 18.5 degrees Celsius, marking a significant increase of 3.1 degrees compared to the internationally valid reference period of 1961 to 1990. This warmer-than-average trend has been observed in recent decades, with June temperatures becoming increasingly warmer and drier, and more frequent heatwaves.
Sunshine hours in June also saw a positive deviation, with the southwest region experiencing almost 300 hours of sunshine, significantly more than the target of 203 hours from the reference period of 1961 to 1990. Compared to the more recent period (1991 to 2020), there was a positive deviation of 28 percent in sunshine hours.
June's rainfall was in short supply due to the sun and heat. Compared to the reference period of 1991 to 2020, the rainfall deficit in June was almost a third. Similarly, since February, it has been the fifth consecutive month with less precipitation than the climatic average.
The southwest region was a heat spot, with more than ten hot days over 30 degrees along the Upper Rhine. In addition, the month saw some short heatwaves. These extreme weather events, characterized by high temperatures, reduced rainfall, and increased sunshine hours, are becoming more common in Germany as a result of ongoing climate change.
These trends are consistent with the general climate patterns observed in Germany since 2010. Over the past decade, there has been a warming trend, with hotter and drier Junes, more frequent heatwaves, and higher average daily maximum temperatures. There has also been a slight increase in sunshine hours during summer months, reflecting more stable high-pressure weather patterns that bring clearer skies. However, precipitation patterns have become more variable, with some years showing reduced rainfall leading to drought conditions, while others have had intense rainfall events causing localized flooding.
For precise, up-to-date, and detailed climate data since 2010 specifically about June temperatures, sunshine hours, and precipitation in Germany, it is advisable to consult official meteorological sources such as the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst, DWD) or peer-reviewed climate studies focused on the region.
Based on the data collected by the German Weather Service (DWD), the weather-forecasting agency in Germany, the significant rise in temperatures and decreased rainfall in June was consistent with long-term climate change patterns. The warmer-than-average June trend, marked by increased sunshine hours, has been observed in weather-forecasting data from 2010 onwards.
