Heat record in Andernach: Germany sweats at 39.3 degrees!

Heat record in Andernach: Germany sweats at 39.3 degrees!

Kitzingen, Deutschland - If you look at Germany these days, you cannot rely on fresh breeze and cool temperatures. On the contrary, because the country is in the middle of a heat wave that even exceeds the highest expectations. Today, on July 2, 2025, Andernach in Rhineland-Palatinate reached the preliminary peak of 39.3 degrees Celsius, around 3:30 p.m. This heat wave is rounded off by temperatures around 39 degrees, which are predicted in many parts of the country, such as Merkur.

The second highest temperature was registered in Tangerhütte-Demker, Saxony-Anhalt, with 39.2 degrees, closely followed by Kitzingen in Bavaria, where 39.1 degrees were measured. Despite these record temperatures, the all-time heat record for Germany, which was measured at 41.2 degrees on July 25, 2019 in Duisburg-Baerl and Tönisvorst, remains unreachable. However, it is noteworthy that forecasts show up to 42 degrees for the coming days, which puts the risk of a new record in the room, so Black Forest Bote.

winding weather conditions

The reason for this extreme heat is in stable high -pressure layers that block cool air masses. These high -pressure areas then pull hot air from North Africa. According to the [Ingenieur] (https://www.ingenieur.de/technik/fachgebäge/Udwelt/EXTREME-HITZE-REKARDE-RISKEN-FORGENES-FALL year/), not only the temperatures are unusually high, but the rainfall is also alarming. The first half of 2025 was the driest since 1893, with only 146.8 mm rain between January and June, which also tightens the heat -related stress for vegetation.

Especially affected by the heat are older people, small children and people with previous illnesses. Therefore, recommendations such as shadows, sufficient liquid and the use of fans are all the more important. The high level of tropical nights-temperatures above 20 degrees-also increases the health risks, explains the engineering source. Even if the weather differences in the individual federal states show, it is also important to adapt to the challenges of heat waves reinforced by climate change.

The view for the next few days

The forecasts for the coming days are not promising: a highlight of the heat wave is expected for the middle of the week. The weather forecasts in other cities also show high values, in the southwest and west temperatures above 35 degrees can be expected. For example, up to 34 degrees in Freiburg and 38 degrees in Karlsruhe are predicted for Wednesday, according to the Black Forest messenger.

Overall, the situation remains tense. While Germany and large parts of Europe are fighting with this intensive heat wave, the long -term tendencies are more likely to be worrying. According to reports, over two thirds of the heaviest heat waves in Europe have occurred since 1950 after 2000, and climate change exacerbates this situation. So it could get even hotter than you think.