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Germany is glowing: record heat and tropical nights at the weekend!
On June 13, 2025, a heat wave will bring extreme temperatures to Germany. Weather analyzes show increasing risks of severe weather.
Germany is glowing: record heat and tropical nights at the weekend!
On Friday, June 13, 2025, Germany experienced a pronounced heat wave, which caused high temperatures, especially in the southwest of the country. 34.7 degrees were measured in Wolfach and 34.6 degrees in Rheinstetten. But not only the temperatures, but also the high humidity gave many cities a tropical night. In Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen and Freiburg the thermometer remained above 20 degrees.
A hot Saturday is coming, especially in the west and southwest of Germany. From the afternoon onwards, the German Weather Service (DWD) will also announce individual, sometimes strong thunderstorms that can bring a local risk of severe weather. Heavy rain is predicted to be particularly problematic, bringing back memories of past flood events in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
A look at climate history
Current temperatures are the result of a long-term trend that has occurred since global warming began when global records began. The Federal Environment Agency points out that the year 2023 was the hottest since global temperature measurements began. The average temperature was almost 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and that is certainly not a coincidence. It is the 47th consecutive year of above-average temperatures.
These extreme values are not only evident in Europe, where 2023 will be the second highest year in history, but also worldwide. In North America, average temperatures were 2.01°C above the long-term average, and in South America a heat wave resulted in devastating wildfires.
The future of weather
Experts agree that the situation will worsen in the coming decades. The DWD notes that extreme weather events such as heat waves are increasing in Germany and the likelihood of new temperature records is increasing. Developments show that there is a clear trend towards ever higher temperatures, while the number of cold winters and cool summers is decreasing.
While there may continue to be natural variability that occasionally brings cold temperatures, the likelihood of extreme heat events is expected to increase in the future. According to a DWD report, climate change is already leading to changing weather patterns occurring in new regions. Global warming is no longer just an abstract concept, but rather has a direct impact on current weather events.
A conscious examination of these changes is urgently needed in order to be able to better cope with future challenges. So let's stay alert and take every opportunity to talk about climate change and its consequences.
For further information about the current weather in Germany and climate research, please visit the website in southern Thuringia, Federal Environment Agency and German Weather Service.