23 Degrees in February: Southwest Likely Breaks Old Record - Baden-Württemberg smashes 60-year February heat record with 23°C spike

Baden-Württemberg has shattered a long-standing temperature record after an unusually warm February. The region experienced springlike conditions, with some areas hitting all-time highs for this time of year. The previous benchmark had stood for over six decades.

On February 27, temperatures soared across southwestern Germany. Stuttgart and surrounding areas saw readings well above 20°C (68°F), with several locations climbing past 23°C (73°F). The highest recorded temperature reached 23.0°C (73.4°F) in Ohlsbach.

The previous February record for the state was 22.5°C (72.5°F), set in Müllheim back in 1960. This year's spike marks the first time in over 60 years that such warmth has been documented in the region during winter.

The record-breaking heat has rewritten Baden-Württemberg's weather history. Official confirmation of the new highs would come from the German Weather Service, which tracks detailed meteorological data. For now, residents have enjoyed an unexpected taste of spring in late winter.