Warsaw +37.0°C, only 0.1°C from July Record! The Water Level in the Vistula River has fallen to a Record Low of 19 cm!
Marek Kučera 
On 3 July 2025, Poland experienced one of its hottest days in history, with temperatures soaring across the country amid an intensifying heatwave and worsening drought. Warsaw, the capital, reached a blistering +37.0°C, just 0.1°C shy of its all-time July record. Meanwhile, Warsaw Chopin Airport broke its own monthly heat record with a high of +36.5°C.
Historic Heatwave Strikes Poland
The unprecedented heat is part of a broader pattern of exceptionally hot and dry conditions that have persisted over Central and Eastern Europe in recent weeks. Poland, in particular, has emerged as a heat hotspot, with multiple stations reporting temperatures above 35°C.
Meteorologists warn that these extremes are no longer anomalies — and are increasingly becoming the new normal in the region. Warsaw’s +37.0°C reading places it among the hottest temperatures ever recorded in the city, highlighting the severity of the current heatwave.
Vistula River Falls to Record Low
The soaring temperatures are not just a threat to public health — they’re also wreaking havoc on Poland’s water systems. In a striking development, the water level of the Vistula River in Warsaw has dropped to just 19 cm, the lowest ever recorded.
This record low poses a significant risk to river transport, aquatic ecosystems, agriculture, and urban water supplies, particularly in central Poland.
Critical Drought Conditions
According to the Polish Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (@IMGWmeteo), most of Poland is now officially classified as being in a state of drought. The agency has described the situation as “critical,” with no substantial rainfall expected in the short term.
Regions most affected include:
- Mazowieckie (Warsaw region)
- Lubelskie
- Wielkopolskie
- Podlaskie
Dry soils, reduced crop yields, wildfires, and drinking water shortages are now serious concerns in multiple districts.
A Dangerous Summer Ahead
As the summer of 2025 unfolds, Polish authorities are warning of further heatwaves, water scarcity, and wildfire risks. Residents are urged to:
- Limit outdoor activity during peak heat
- Hydrate regularly
- Conserve water
- Monitor official drought alerts and fire warnings
Climate experts are emphasizing that heatwaves of this magnitude are expected to become more frequent, citing long-term trends linked to global warming and shifting atmospheric circulation patterns.
Unless conditions change dramatically, July 2025 may go down as one of the hottest and driest in Polish history.
The Water Level in the Vistula River has fallen to a Record Low of 19cm in Warsaw. Source: https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/07/04/water-level-falls-to-record-low-of-19cm-in-warsaws-vistula-river/
