Heat wave over Saxony: records with 34.3 degrees at Leipzig Airport!

Heat wave over Saxony: records with 34.3 degrees at Leipzig Airport!

On July 1, 2025, a new heat record was set in Germany. An astonishing 34.3 degrees Celsius was measured at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which is the highest temperature ever recorded at this location on July 1st. This exceeded the previous record of 31.4 degrees, which was measured in 1992, by almost three degrees. This reports Radio Leipzig.

The heat wave also left its mark in other regions of Saxony. Temperature records were broken at 16 of 20 measuring stations operated by the German Weather Service (DWD). The places with new records include Fichtelberg, Plauen, Dresden-Klotzsche and Klitzschen near Torgau. In Plauen, the highest temperature since weather records began in 1905 was measured at 33.6 degrees, a clear break from the previous record. New highs were also reached in Lichtentanne and Fichtelberg, with Fichtelberg at 26.2 degrees only two tenths of a degree above the old record, while Lichtentanne set a new daily record at 32.9 degrees, but was unable to beat the previous record of 34.5 degrees. This information has Free press compiled.

Health consequences of the heat wave

The extreme heat not only brings with it records, but also health challenges. As temperatures rise, the demand for air conditioning grows. The forecast for the coming days shows temperatures of up to 35 degrees, further increasing the risk of health problems. Experts advise the population to drink enough fluids to prevent health damage.

Overall, the heat wave at the beginning of July shows that climate change is having an increasingly noticeable impact on the weather in Saxony. Many people in the region remember cooler summer days and the current temperatures of over 30 degrees demand their attention and physical fitness. While some are enjoying the hot days, others are concerned about the health risks and the rise in temperature levels that are becoming more and more commonplace.