Lightning strikes in Lower Saxony: 47,000 strikes in summer 2025!

Lightning strikes in Lower Saxony: 47,000 strikes in summer 2025!

In the summer of 2025 there will be impressive flash fireworks in Lower Saxony. Between June and July, around 47,000 lightning strikes were counted here, which is the third highest value in Germany. The entire Federal Republic recorded around 394,000 lightning strikes in these two months, but that is the lowest value since 2009 NDR reported. This number is all the more surprising since the summer was characterized by a wet midsummer, which, however, did not bring with it any major thunderstorms.

The statistics show that Bavaria is in the lead with 108,900 flashes, followed by Baden-Württemberg. Lower Saxony takes excellent third place in a national comparison. In stark contrast are Bremen and Hamburg, which are almost at the bottom of the list with around 500 lightning strikes. The Lower Saxony summer was flooded with light, but the thunderstorms remained rather weak in individual regions, as lightning activity was loud in 2025 t online is around 60 percent below the 15-year average.

The thunderstorm season is on the hunt for records

The thunderstorm season, which traditionally lasts from May to August, had its strongest presence this year, especially in June and July. The German Weather Service recorded an average of 114 liters of rain per square meter, which is a considerable amount for the region. Despite the rainy weather, there were no major thunderstorms in July. This could contribute to the fact that Lower Saxony only recorded the third highest number of lightning strikes compared to other years.

But it's not just the lightning numbers that are remarkable. The weather situation also brought a series of weather-related cancellations. Festivals like those in Wedemark and Nordenham had to end early due to the unusual conditions. Technical breakdowns also caused a stir: in Wrestedt, the church bells ran continuously due to a defect until the churchwarden intervened and fixed the problem.

A look back at the past few years

The thunderstorm season remains a fascinating phenomenon in Germany. How weather.com mentioned, thunderstorm days can vary greatly from year to year. In most years, between three and seven days of thunderstorms per month can be expected, with considerable differences between regions.

Overall, the 2025 lightning season in Lower Saxony remains an exciting topic that is keeping not only meteorologists but also the population on tenterhooks. As the months approach, the question arises as to whether the skies over Lower Saxony will hold even more surprises in the future.