Bavaria is experiencing weather chaos: record rain and snow in September!

02. Oktober 2024

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The weather conditions in Bavaria in September 2024 was a real exceptional scenario. The German Weather Service (DWD) speaks of a nationwide "extreme weather situation", which was not only characterized by high rainfall, but also by a number of other distinctive weather phenomena. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that more than twice the usual rainfall for September has been registered in many regions. The southeast of Bavaria was severely affected, in particular by the storm -low anet, which also caused record rain in adjacent countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic.

in Munich it was found that the weather conditions fluctuated extremely. A remarkable point was the high precipitation, which in Ruhpolding-Sehaus in the Traunstein district on September 13 with a daily value of 156.8 liters per square meter in Germany. This is a sign of the intensive rains that shaped the month. At the same time, a monthly record with up to 500 liters per square meter was achieved in the Berchtesgadener Land, which indicates exceptional weather conditions.

unusually high amounts of snow and their consequences

In addition to the precipitation, September was also marked by high amounts of snow in the Alps. Especially at high altitudes from 1,500 meters, more than a meter of snow fell occasionally. This early onset of winter led to numerous avalanche warnings through the large amount of snow, which tightened the security situation in the affected areas. The DWD warned that the combination of precipitation and snowfall creates potentially dangerous conditions for the region.

In the further course of the month, however, there was also a positive side: the average temperature rose to 14.7 degrees Celsius, which was almost two degrees above the average of the comparison period from 1961 to 1990. This speaks for the climatic changes that can currently be observed in Bavaria. The number of hours of sunshine this September was also remarkable: a total of 170 hours of sunshine were registered, which is ten hours above the average value of this reference period. This data illustrates the extreme conditions that predominated this month.

deeper considerations and outlook

The weather phenomena in September 2024 have sustainable effects on the climate and the environment in Bavaria. The DWD emphasizes that these developments are directly related to the influence of climate change, which not only has regional but also global effects. In view of the weather data, which document both high rainfall and high temperatures, the region faces new challenges that need to be mastered.

For the citizens of Bavaria, it remains to be seen how the coming months will develop. While some want to enjoy the "Indian Summer" with its picturesque walks and hikes, others may have to deal with the consequences of the extreme weather events. In order to follow the current developments closely, it is advisable to regularly consult the DWD and other weather services.

A detailed overview of the situation and further information on the weather conditions in Bavaria can be found in the article on www.merkur.de .