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

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

The weather situation in Bavaria in September 2024 was a truly exceptional scenario. The German Weather Service (DWD) speaks of a widespread “extreme weather situation”, which was characterized not only by high amounts of precipitation, but also by a number of other striking weather phenomena. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that many regions recorded more than double the usual rainfall for September. The southeast of Bavaria was badly affected, especially by the Anett storm, which also caused record rainfall in neighboring countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic.

In Munich it was found that the weather conditions fluctuated extremely. A notable point was the high level of precipitation, which was the highest in Germany in Ruhpolding-Seehaus in the Traunstein district on September 13th, with a daily value of 156.8 liters per square meter. This is a sign of the intense rains that characterized the month. At the same time, a monthly record of up to 500 liters per square meter was achieved in Berchtesgadener Land, indicating exceptional weather conditions.

Unusually high amounts of snow and their consequences

In addition to precipitation, September was also characterized by high amounts of snow in the Alps. In some cases, more than a meter of snow fell, especially at altitudes above 1,500 meters. This early onset of winter led to numerous avalanche warnings due to the large amount of snow, which exacerbated the safety situation in the affected areas. The DWD warned that the combination of precipitation and snowfall is creating potentially dangerous conditions for the region.

As the month progressed, however, there was also a positive side: the average temperature rose to 14.7 degrees Celsius, which was almost two degrees above the average for the comparable 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 recorded, which is ten hours above the average value for this reference period. This data illustrates the extreme conditions that prevailed this month.

Deeper considerations and outlook

The weather phenomena in September 2024 will have lasting 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 has not only regional but also global effects. Given weather data documenting both high rainfall and high temperatures, the region faces new challenges that need to be overcome.

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

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