Heat wave in Saxony-Anhalt: 39 degrees and new heat stress map!

Heat wave in Saxony-Anhalt: 39 degrees and new heat stress map!

Today, July 1, 2025, the weather in Saxony-Anhalt is at its hottest. Not only is the sun shining from the sky, but the temperatures are skyrocketing: values ​​between 33 and 35 degrees can be expected everywhere in the country, while in the Harz it remains somewhat milder at 28 to 32 degrees. We can expect a hot summer day that will spoil us with dry weather and a weak southeasterly wind. Next night temperatures will drop to 19 to 13 degrees, although it will remain a little warmer in the south.

But that's just the beginning! As the Tixio reported, the heat wave will continue tomorrow. The forecasts speak of a sweltering 36 to 39 degrees in Saxony-Anhalt and 30 to 35 degrees in the Harz Mountains. Clear nights and cloudless skies will apparently continue to accompany us in the coming days, before a change in the weather is in sight on Thursday.

Unsettled weather on Thursday

On Thursday we have to be prepared for a few showers and thunderstorms. The temperatures are only between 20 and 17 degrees and the maximum values ​​are between 24 and 27 degrees. The wind picks up from the northwest, which provides a welcome cooling effect. Anything but boring, you could say!

The weather service DWD warns of extreme heat in the first half of the week with maximum temperatures of up to 39 degrees People's voice reported. We can also look forward to lots of sunshine today, so opting for a shaded spot outside is probably not a bad idea.

New heat stress map for Saxony-Anhalt

In view of these high temperatures, the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Environmental Protection has published a new heat load map. This map shows regional differences in heat stress and is a valuable tool for identifying heat hotspots. Interestingly, it can be up to 10 degrees warmer in city centers than on the outskirts. These differences are caused by factors such as development, surface structure and land areas, reports Website of the State Office for Environmental Protection Saxony-Anhalt.

The map has a high resolution (10×10 meters) and could not only be helpful for planning by municipalities, but could also be used for private purposes. It is a valuable component for better planning of climate-friendly measures such as fresh air corridors and greening of streets.

In addition, a “climate get-together” is held online on the first Tuesday of the month, where municipalities and citizens can discuss the challenges of climate change and concrete measures. The first important date is April 1st, where, among other things, the heat load index will be discussed.

Take good care of yourself and keep plenty of fluids on hand! The coming days promise a lot of sun, what oops, summer just can't be stopped!