Heat wave: Saxony breaks records with 34.3 degrees at Leipzig Airport!

Heat wave: Saxony breaks records with 34.3 degrees at Leipzig Airport!

On July 1, 2025, Germany was recorded by a heat wave that not only caused sweating faces, but also for new temperature records. At Leipzig/Halle Airport, the thermometer fell to an incredible 34.3 degrees. This reports Radio Leipzig . The old record for July 1, which had been 31.4 degrees since 1992, was exceeded by almost 3 degrees.

The heat was also noticeable in other parts of Saxony: record values ​​were measured at 16 out of 20 measuring stations. In Plauen, a new top value of 33.6 degrees was even achieved, which exceeded the previous record from 1905. Fichtelberg reported 26.2 degrees, which also represents a new record for this day. These unusual temperatures put the heat of the beginning of summer in the shadow, such as the Freie Presse reported.

local heat centers

The measurable maximum values ​​show how strongly the heat wave struck in Saxony. Cities like Dresden-Klotzsche and Klitzschen near Torgau also recorded striking values. These weather records begin in 1905, which underlines the importance of these new records. It is also expected that the temperatures will continue to increase in the coming days and reach values ​​up to 35 degrees.

The rising temperatures have caused an increase in demand for air conditioning systems in many households. But while people are looking for cooling, the heat also brings health challenges. An important advice during this time is: Drink enough!

ecological effects

But the heat does not only affect people. According to SPIEGEL On the animal world. Birds, hedgehogs, squirrels and even amphibians have difficulty finding suitable water points. Christine Margraf, species protection expert at BN, describes this situation as an ecological emergency. In order for the habitats of the animals and biodiversity to be protected, demands have been developed, which include the rewetting of bogs and the creation of natural waters.

The records of the past few days are an urgent indication of how our environment is under pressure. The summer of 2025 will not only physically challenge us, but also stimulate thinking how we can meet the challenges of climate change. It is up to us to take responsibility and to fight for a sustainable environment.