Denmark’s spring hits record warmth despite rain

Denmark has experienced a historically warm spring this year, with an average temperature of 9.1 degrees Celsius, which is 1.8 degrees above the climate normal of 1991 to 2020, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). This surpasses the previous record set in 2007 by 0.1 degree. Looking ahead, the National Center for Climate Research at DMI suggests that this year’s record could become the norm, with average spring temperatures projected to increase by 2 degrees by the end of the century, relative to 1981-2010, based on current global climate policies. However, decisions made today can alter the future climate. Alongside the warmer temperatures, this spring is the third wettest recorded, with 197 millimeters of rain so far and multiple cloudbursts. For the first time in 129 years, there has been no night frost in Denmark in May.