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Heat in Bremen

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    Heat in Bremen

    Heat waves are an extreme weather event and a direct consequence of climate change. Cities are particularly affected by intense heat because they heat up faster than the surrounding countryside. What does this mean for Bremen and Bremerhaven?

Heat in Bremen

Cities are more affected by heat compared to surrounding areas due to the urban heat island effect. But what exactly is heat and the urban heat island effect? When does the Deutsche Wetterdienst issue a warning? And what does this mean for Bremen and Bremerhaven?

Urban heat island effect

Cities heat up significantly more than their immediate rural surroundings. This urban heat island effect is known as the urban heat island effect. What are the causes?

Development of hot days in Bremen and Bremerhaven

The weather stations in Bremen and Bremerhaven record temperatures and hot days. How has the number of hot days developed over the last few decades?

Climate data

Climate change is affecting the urban climate. The Bremen State Centre for Climate Adaptation collects information on this topic and makes it available to the public.
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