Heat wave rolls on: summer 31 degrees and thunderstorm in Aachen!

Heat wave rolls on: summer 31 degrees and thunderstorm in Aachen!

Aachen, Deutschland - In Aachen, a heat wave begins at the middle of the week, which significantly increases the temperatures. According to t-online.de are expected on Thursday up to 31 degrees Celsius. This hot phase not only brings summer temperatures, but also sultry and an increased risk of thunderstorms.

Already on Wednesday, the Aacheners can look forward to the maximum of around 20 degrees, whereby the weather conditions are stable according to the German Weather Service (DWD) and Kachelmann weather. The latter specifies a maximum of 21 degrees for this day. The sky remains largely cloudless, but on Thursday night it cools down to a pleasant 10 degrees.

forecast for the coming days

On Thursday, the DWD expects temperatures around 30 degrees in Aachen, while Kachelmann weather predicts 31 degrees for this day. These warm days are accompanied by mostly sunny weather, only occasionally thin veil clouds can be expected in the sky. For Friday, a further increase in temperature with values between 28 and 33 degrees has been announced.

The muggy in the region becomes increasingly noticeable, and there are occasional smaller shower or heating streak possible, which can further strengthen the oppressive heat. These weather conditions are part of a larger trend in Germany, as reported Statista . 2024 was the hottest year since weather records began, with an average temperature of 10.9 degrees Celsius.

Especially in the past two decades, 16 of the warmest years have taken place in Germany. The changes are also due to climate change, which leads to extreme weather events such as heat waves and heavy rain. In particular, heat waves bring drought time and an increased risk of forest fire.

weather data in comparison

• Temperatures in Aachen: Thursday up to 31 degrees.
• on Wednesday maximum value by 20 degrees.
• sultry and thunderstorms increase.
• 2024 with 10.9 degrees the hottest year in Germany.
• 16 of the past 20 years have been particularly warm.

The upcoming summer will certainly stand out strongly from the cooler and humid periods of recent years. Even if the winter 2024/2025 was mild and below average, the forecasts for summer are in strong contrast. The challenge of climate change is becoming increasingly noticeable and requires urgent adaptation and contamination measures in all areas of society.