Heat records in June 2025: Carinthia experiences the third warmth of all times!

Heat records in June 2025: Carinthia experiences the third warmth of all times!

Feistritz ob Bleiburg, Österreich - June 2025 will be remembered as one of the hottest months in the history of Austria. According to the latest measurements, it was the third warmest of June, which was ever recorded, with an average temperature in the lowlands, which was 2.9 degrees above the average of the climate paper 1991–2020. On the mountains, the temperature surplus was even a remarkable 3.7 degrees. Only the years 2019 and 2003 have been warmer. This information confirms the analysis of Klick-kaernten.at.

dryness despite heat wave

However, the heat went hand in hand with a striking drought: compared to the long -term average, the precipitation in June was about 30 percent lower than usual. This led to noticeable effects on vegetation. So the vines later bloomed than usual, while the fruits of sweet cherries and red currants used to ripen. In particular, the sweet cherries reached their maturity on June 5, which was seven days earlier than on average in 1991–2020.

The extreme heat wave also left its traces in the surrounding countries. In Spain, temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius were achieved in the middle of June, while the Mediterranean water temperature at 26.01 degrees has reached the highest since the start of the records. These extreme weather conditions also raise concerns about their effects on agriculture, which have already been discussed by various experts in relation to climate change. According to bpb.de, global warming could have serious consequences for agricultural production, especially with regard to water availability and the entry of drought.

A look into the future

Developments in the climate not only raise questions about nutritional safety, but also call for a re -evaluation of sustainable agricultural practices. Researchers warn that emissions of the global food system could significantly endanger the climate goals. Adaptation strategies such as promoting resource -saving management and technological progress in agriculture could be crucial to counter the challenges of climate change.

It remains to be seen how the combination of extreme weather conditions and persistent climate change will shape the agricultural landscape in Austria and Europe. The latest developments in June 2025 are just an example of an increasingly hot future that carries both risks and opportunities.