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Heat wave: Saxony breaks records with 34.3 degrees at Leipzig Airport!
A new heat record of 34.3 degrees was measured at Leipzig/Halle Airport on July 1, 2025. Saxony is fighting against high temperatures.
Heat wave: Saxony breaks records with 34.3 degrees at Leipzig Airport!
On July 1, 2025, Germany was hit by a heat wave that not only caused sweaty faces, but also set new temperature records. At Leipzig/Halle Airport the thermometer fell to an incredible 34.3 degrees. That reports Radio Leipzig. This exceeded the old record for July 1st, which had been 31.4 degrees since 1992, by almost 3 degrees.
The heat was also noticeable in other parts of Saxony: record values were measured at 16 of 20 measuring stations. In Plauen a new peak of 33.6 degrees was even reached, exceeding the previous record from 1905. Fichtelberg reported 26.2 degrees, which is also a new record for that day. These unusual temperatures dwarfed the heat of the beginning of summer, like the Free press reported.
Local heat centers
The measurable maximum values show how severe the heat wave has been in Saxony. Cities such as Dresden-Klotzsche and Klitzschen near Torgau also recorded striking values. These weather records begin as early as 1905, underscoring the importance of these new records. In addition, temperatures are expected to continue to rise in the coming days and reach values of up to 35 degrees.
Rising temperatures have caused an increase in demand for air conditioning in many households. But as people look to cool off, the heat also brings health challenges. An important piece of advice during this time is: drink enough!
Ecological impacts
But the heat doesn't just affect people. Loud Mirror The acute water shortage also has a dramatic impact on wildlife. Birds, hedgehogs, squirrels and even amphibians have difficulty finding suitable watering holes. Christine Margraf, species protection expert at the BN, describes this situation as an ecological emergency. In order to protect animal habitats and biodiversity, demands have been drawn up which include, among other things, the rewetting of moors and the creation of near-natural bodies of water.
The records of the last few days are a clear indication of how under pressure our environment is coming. The summer of 2025 will not only challenge us physically, but will also make us think about how we can meet the challenges of climate change. It is up to us to take responsibility and fight for a sustainable environment.