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Bernburg Reaches 40.5°C: New July Heat Record for Saxony-Anhalt
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Bernburg's weather station in Salzlandkreis (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) recorded 40.5°C on July 30, 2026 — the highest temperature registered in Germany that day, according to preliminary data from the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD). This marks a new July heat record for Saxony-Anhalt since record-keeping began in the state. The previous July record was 40°C, set in 2022 at Huy-Pabstorf in Landkreis Harz.
- 40.5°C recorded at Bernburg on July 30, 2026, highest national temperature that day
- New July heat record for Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Previous July record was 40°C in 2022 at Huy-Pabstorf
What We Know
Bernburg's weather station, located in Salzlandkreis district (Saxony-Anhalt, eastern Germany), recorded 40.5°C on July 30, 2026. According to preliminary data from the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), this was the highest temperature measured in Germany on that day.
This reading constitutes a new July heat record for Saxony-Anhalt since meteorological measurements began in the state, according to the preliminary data.
Context
The previous July record for Saxony-Anhalt was 40°C, set in 2022 at Huy-Pabstorf in Landkreis Harz. The new reading exceeds it by 0.5°C.
Huy-Pabstorf, 202240
Bernburg, 202640.5
What Remains Uncertain
The data released on July 30, 2026 are preliminary and may be adjusted during the DWD's final verification of the measurements.
The exact institutional nature of the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) could not be verified from reliable sources for this publication.
What is the new July heat record for Saxony-Anhalt?
40.5°C, measured at Bernburg (Salzlandkreis) on July 30, 2026, according to preliminary data from the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD).
What was the previous July record for Saxony-Anhalt?
40°C, recorded in 2022 at Huy-Pabstorf in Landkreis Harz.
Are these measurements final?
No. The data transmitted on July 30, 2026 are qualified as preliminary and may still be adjusted after official verification.
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