Berlin war 2021 again warmest and driest federal state
Berlin – According to initial figures from the German Weather Service (DWD), Berlin was once again the warmest federal state in 2021 – and also the driest. The experts expect an annual mean temperature of 10.1 degrees. The long-term Berlin mean is 9.1 degrees, as the DWD announced on Thursday. Berlin-Tempelhof and Baruth / Mark in Brandeburg reported on June 19 with 36.6 degrees, the Germany-wide high in 2021.
With around 560 liters of rain per square meter, the capital (long-term average: 573 liters / square meter) was once again the driest region. The long-term mean relates to the internationally valid reference period 1961 to 1990.
Even if it has often been missing in recent times: The sun shone very often in Berlin as the year was drawing to a close. There were 1665 hours of sunshine. That was more than the long-term average, which is 1635 – and also more than the national average. This is 1650 hours of sunshine.
2021 was the year of the worst flood disaster in decades
“Our balance sheet for 2021 is ambiguous,” said Tobias Fuchs, DWD’s Climate Director, with a view to Germany-wide values. Fortunately, there were no new temperature records and there was sufficient rainfall for almost all regions. “At the same time, 2021 was also the year of the worst flood disaster in decades.” According to Fuchs, these weather extremes are consequences of climate change that can affect them. “Those who protect the climate protect themselves.” The bottom line was that the DWD stated the year was average wet, slightly too sunny and too warm.