* Interpolated data based on a 2 degree scenario (RCP 2.6)
Heavy precipitation occurs when large amounts of precipitation take place within a certain time frame, in this case in one day, and of at least 10 mm per day. A hot day (formerly "tropicsl day") takes place when the air temperature amounts to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius and more.
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Number of hot days and days with heavy rain in Germany 1901-2040*
On average, *** hot days and *** days with heavy rainfall were recorded in Germany from 2011 to 2020. Both figures were a significant increase compared to the first decade of the 20th century. Forecasts for the coming centuries predict another significant increase in hot days, in the context of global climate change.
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PIK. (July 16, 2024). Number of days with a temperature of at least 30 degrees Celsius or heavy precipitation in Germany between 1901 and 2040* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1386727/hot-and-rainy-days-number-germany/
PIK. "Number of days with a temperature of at least 30 degrees Celsius or heavy precipitation in Germany between 1901 and 2040*." Chart. July 16, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1386727/hot-and-rainy-days-number-germany/
PIK. (2024). Number of days with a temperature of at least 30 degrees Celsius or heavy precipitation in Germany between 1901 and 2040*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/1386727/hot-and-rainy-days-number-germany/
PIK. "Number of Days with a Temperature of at Least 30 Degrees Celsius or Heavy Precipitation in Germany between 1901 and 2040*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 16 Jul 2024, /statistics/1386727/hot-and-rainy-days-number-germany/
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