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Heat record in Kitzingen! 35.5 degrees – what awaits us now?
The highest temperature of the year was measured in Kitzingen on June 14, 2025, at 35.5 °C. Experts do not expect similar values.
Heat record in Kitzingen! 35.5 degrees – what awaits us now?
On June 14, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) measured a new high for temperatures in Germany. In Kitzingen, Lower Franconia, an impressive temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at 3 p.m. According to the DWD forecasts, this is a preliminary value that should not be attacked on Sunday. “We cannot expect similarly high temperatures in the following seven days,” announced a DWD spokesman. However, in some regions, especially in the southwest, temperatures could reach over 30 degrees.
In view of recent temperature records, the heat in Kitzingen is particularly remarkable. The previous record for this place is 40.3 °C, measured on July 5, 2015. At that time, Germany was affected by a significant heat wave that also affected other regions in Europe. As Wikipedia and the DWD study show, Germany has been experiencing an increase in heat waves since the 1980s. Southern cities are particularly affected by these extreme temperatures, while the north has rather low average temperatures.
Heat waves and their effects
Heat waves not only bring high temperatures, they also pose a serious health risk. Recent years have shown that even younger generations are not protected from the consequences of extreme heat. The health risks should not be underestimated: exacerbations of chronic illnesses, heat cramps and, in severe cases, even heat stroke are real dangers that should be watched out for. The DWD warns that on days with extreme heat stress, mortality increases by around 10 to 15%.
Older people, chronically ill people and small children are particularly at risk. The symptoms of overheating are varied: circulatory problems, dizziness, nausea and dry mouth are among the most important warning signs. The DWD therefore recommends a number of precautionary measures to be taken during heat waves. This includes finding cool rooms, drinking enough fluids and keeping windows and doors closed.
Given the increasing number of heat waves and the potential risk from extreme temperatures, it is essential to obtain information in good time. The DWD offers various tools for this, including a thermal hazard index and a heat warning app to make the population aware of possible risks.