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Temperature trends in Basel

7 weather stations · coverage 1901–2025

+ 2.5°Cin 124 years

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Primary weather station near Basel with the most complete temperature record

BASEL BINNINGEN

Station record

Station id
SZ000001940
Source
NOAA
Record
1901–2025
Years
124
Warmest year
2023 (12.8°C)
Coldest year
1956 (8.66°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.49°C / decade

BASEL BINNINGEN

1901–2025 · Basel, Switzerland

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First 10 years (1901–1910): 9.51 °C · Last 10 years (2015–2025): 11.99 °C · Gap: +2.48 °C

Annual mean temperatures — NOAA source.

Basel, Switzerland, has experienced significant climate changes over the past century. The data reflects a warming trend that is evident across multiple regional stations.

  • Observation period: 1901–2025
  • Warming from 1901–1910 to 2015–2025: 2.48°C
  • Mean temperature (2015–2024): 11.99°C
  • Top warm year: 2023 at 12.78°C

Overview

Basel has recorded temperature changes that reflect broader trends in climate change. The warming of 2.48°C from the period of 1901–1910 to 2015–2025 highlights the urgency in addressing climate issues.

Data and Trends

You can download detailed climate data for Basel in CSV or JSON formats via the following links: CSV | JSON. For an interactive exploration of climate data, visit our map tool.

Over the observed period, Basel's average temperature has increased significantly. The mean temperature for the last decade (2016–2025) is 12.01°C, compared to 11.23°C in the previous decade (2006–2015), indicating a rise of 0.78°C.

From 1901 to 2025, the average temperature in Basel has shown a notable increase. The first ten years (1901–1910) had a mean temperature of 9.51°C, while the last ten years (2015–2025) reached 11.99°C. This represents a warming of 2.48°C over this period.

Contextual Comparisons

In comparison to the national average, which was approximately 10.51°C from 1991–2020, Basel's recent mean temperature of 11.99°C is significantly higher. Furthermore, Basel's temperature is 1.43°C below that of Paris, which emphasizes the regional variations in climate impacts.

Climate Change Impacts

The rising temperatures in Basel are indicative of broader climate change trends, which may lead to increased risks of heat waves and droughts in the region. These changes can significantly impact local ecosystems and human activities.

Temperature Records

Top 5 Warmest Years

Year °C
2023 12.78
2022 12.62
2024 12.40
2018 12.35
2020 12.26

The record coldest temperature in Basel was recorded in 1956 at 8.66°C.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Basel?
Statistics on this page come from the BASEL BINNINGEN station, id SZ000001940, NOAA source.
How long is the temperature record in Basel?
The record runs from 1901 to 2025 (124 years with data).
How much has Basel warmed?
The annual mean changed by +2.48°C from 1901–1910 to 2015–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Basel?
The warmest year in this series is 2023 (annual mean 12.8°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Basel?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.49°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: BASEL BINNINGEN (NOAA SZ000001940).

Fossil CO₂ emissions (ODIAC) in the grid cell for Basel

1° gridded estimate (fossil carbon surface flux integrated over the calendar year, 2000–2023) for the grid cell that contains the city: the plotted value is a surface emission intensity (gC/m²/yr), comparable across regions, not local air CO₂ concentration (wind and mixing are not represented here).

CO₂ page (ODIAC map, Keeling…)

ODIAC 1°×1° grid cell (centre ≈ 47.5°, 7.5°).

All other weather stations near Basel

Here are the 6 other stations linked to this page near Basel, with data that typically span 1902–2025, depending on the site.

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