Germany’s Summer of Extremes: Record Heat and Regional Rainfall Variations

Germany experienced a summer of extreme weather conditions, with temperatures soaring to record highs and dramatic regional variations in rainfall. The German Meteorological Service (DWD) reported that August concluded with an unusually high temperature deviation. The average summer temperature reached 18.5 degrees Celsius, exceeding the international reference period (1961-1990) by 2.2 degrees. While southern Germany experienced high temperatures and heavy rainfall leading to flooding in some areas, the northeast remained exceptionally dry, with rainfall levels below 150 liters per square meter. This stark contrast highlights the significant impact of climate change on regional weather patterns.