Unusually Harsh June Conditions with Above-Average Heat and Drought
Unusual Weather Conditions in Baden-Württemberg
The German Weather Service (DWD) has reported an unusual weather pattern in Baden-Württemberg during June 2023. The region experienced below-average rainfall and above-average sunshine hours, making it one of the sunniest Junes on record.
During the month, Baden-Württemberg enjoyed 298 hours of sunshine, which is nearly 50 percent more than the long-term June average of 202 hours. This unusually high number of sunshine hours is a stark contrast to the typically moderate rainfall usually experienced in June. In fact, only 77 liters of rain per square meter fell in Baden-Württemberg during June 2023, making it significantly lower than the long-term average.
The weather conditions in Baden-Württemberg during June 2023 were atypical not only for the region but also for Germany as a whole. Across the country, only the Saarland had temperatures as high as the southwest during June 2023. From the middle of June, heatwaves followed one another in the southwest, with highs often exceeding 30 degrees. The average temperature in the southwest during June 2023 was 19.8 degrees, ranking second in the record books.
It is important to note that this pattern of intense heat and reduced precipitation is not unique to June 2023. In June 2022, Germany experienced one of its earliest and most intense heatwaves, with record-breaking high temperatures across the country, including the southwest and Baden-Württemberg region. Rainfall during that month was generally low, contributing to drought conditions in parts of Europe.
While the exact rainfall figures for June 2022 in Baden-Württemberg or southwest Germany are not available, average monthly precipitation data for Germany indicate that June months typically have moderate rainfall. However, 2022 saw below-normal precipitation in many parts due to dry and hot conditions.
In conclusion, the weather in Baden-Württemberg during June 2023 was characterized by a significant lack of rainfall and an abundance of sunshine hours. This pattern of weather, combined with high temperatures, is not new to the region, as it was also observed in June 2022. The DWD has reported that June 2023 was remarkably unusual in the southwest of Germany, with weather conditions that are likely to have significant impacts on the region's agriculture and ecosystem.
The German Weather Service (DWD) reported an unusual weather pattern in Baden-Württemberg in June 2023, characterized by a significant lack of rainfall and an abundance of sunshine hours. This weather-forecasting data showed that the region experienced below-average rainfall and above-average sunshine hours, making it one of the sunniest Junes on record.
