Very Hot Day (+36,2°C on Sunday June 22th) and Extraordinary Warm Night in Germany Amidst Record-Breaking June Heat Across Europe
Marek Kučera 
Germany experienced a very hot day on Sunday, June 22th, with temperatures soaring up to 36.2°C and widespread readings between 33°C and 35°C stretching from east to west across the country. This heat surge reflects an intense summer pattern impacting much of Europe.
🔥 Extraordinary Warm Night in Germany
Following the scorching daytime heat, Germany endured an extraordinary warm night, shattering June and even all-time hottest night records in around two dozen weather stations. Notable locations where records were broken include:
- Stuttgart
- Weimar
- Oberharz
- Berka
- Khoten
- Artern
These unprecedented warm nights indicate that temperatures did not sufficiently cool down, leading to challenging conditions for many residents.
🌡️ Heat Extends Across Europe
- France saw another extremely hot day, with 39.4°C recorded at Durban, underscoring a broader heatwave affecting western Europe.
- Spain’s Almeria came tantalizingly close to breaking its June temperature record, missing it by just 0.1°C, signaling intense heat in the southern Iberian Peninsula.
⚠️ Health and Safety Implications
Extended periods of extreme heat can lead to:
- Increased risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke
- Elevated energy demands due to air conditioning
- Strain on vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children
Authorities advise staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and keeping informed about local weather alerts.
🌞 A Hell of a June
This persistent and extreme heat wave is making June 2025 one of the hottest months on record in Europe, with temperature records falling across the continent.
Source: DWD
