Measuring the heat situation in the inner city of Thessaloniki, Greece

Boehnke

As part of the cooperation between KIT and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and with the kind support of the KHYS-Conys program, we are measuring the heat situation in the inner city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Karlsruhe is one of the warmest places in Germany, so summer heat is already a problem, especially in the city center. Recently published model results suggest that by 2050, the climate will shift in such a way that southern Germany could experience Mediterranean conditions. Therefore, we see the insights gained here as a possible outlook for the future Karlsruhe hot summer. The results should also serve to promote public understanding of the expected local effects of climate change.