Germany's Record Heat Hits 41.3°C Amidst European Heatwave

WHO:

Phys.org - Germany's weather service reported the record temperature.

WHAT:

Phys.org - Germany recorded its highest temperature ever at 41.3°C (106.3°F).

BBC News - The temperature was recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken.

WHERE:

BBC News - The record temperature was recorded in Saarbrücken, Germany, near the border with France.

WHEN:

Phys.org - The record temperature was reported on a Friday.

WHY:

BBC News - The record heat is part of a broader European heatwave.

HOW:

Phys.org - The weather service provided preliminary data indicating the record temperature.

(UPDATED June 27, 2026 13:22 UTC)

Germany has officially recorded its highest temperature ever at 41.3 degrees Celsius, which is 106.3 degrees Fahrenheit, with this remarkable reading taken provisionally in Saarbrücken, near the border with France. This record heat is part of a broader European heatwave, and the weather service has provided preliminary data to confirm this significant milestone. The temperature was reported on a Friday, marking a historic moment for the country.