DWD: October in Saxony coldest in years

Saxony experienced its coldest October in years

Temperatures were significantly below average

According to the German Weather Service (DWD), October 2023 was the coldest October in Saxony in years. The average temperature was 7.3 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees below the long-term average. The coldest day of the month was October 29, with a minimum temperature of -1.5 degrees Celsius. The warmest day was October 10, with a maximum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius.

The cold weather was caused by a combination of factors, including a persistent high-pressure system over Central Europe and a lack of sunshine. The high-pressure system prevented warm air from reaching Saxony, while the lack of sunshine meant that the ground did not warm up as much as it normally would during the day. As a result, temperatures remained low throughout the month.

The cold weather had a number of impacts on Saxony. The heating season started earlier than usual, and many people had to use their heating systems more than they normally would. The cold weather also made it difficult to get around, as roads and sidewalks were often icy. In addition, the cold weather caused some agricultural damage, as crops were damaged by frost.

The cold weather is expected to continue into November. The DWD has forecast that temperatures will remain below average for the next few weeks. This could lead to further problems, such as increased heating costs and more traffic accidents.