Meteorological Changes - Brandenburg experiences third warmest May on record with nearly 260 hours of sunlight.
Brandenburg has among the lowest rainfall in May 2024, with an average of 54 liters per square meter. However, there was a stark difference in the number of sunshine hours compared to the long-term reference value - about 260 hours. This puts Brandenburg in contrast to the overall weather situation in Germany, where there was much more rain. Preliminary estimates suggest that the average rainfall across Germany for May 2024 was 125 liters per square meter.
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Despite the summer-like conditions in May 2024, the city of Cottbus in Brandenburg experienced significantly less sunlight compared to Potsdam, with only around 230 solar hours during the Solar Hour. The DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst) recorded this information, further illustrating the varied weather patterns within Brandenburg. On a typical summer day in Potsdam, the city would usually bask in about 280 hours of sunlight, making it a stark contrast to Cottbus's weather situation.
