Climate trends at Hamburg (1891–2025)
Hamburg, a vibrant city in Germany with a population of approximately 2.5 million, has experienced significant climate changes over the past century. The data from the Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel weather station, which has been collecting observations since 1891, reveals a warming trend that cannot be ignored. Multiple stations in the region provide a broader context for understanding these changes.
Between the period of 1891–1900 and 2016–2025, Hamburg's mean temperature increased from 8.52°C to 10.35°C, marking a notable rise of 1.83°C. This increase is indicative of the broader global warming trends that have been observed. In the more recent decade (2016–2025), the average temperature is 10.35°C, which is higher than the previous decade's mean of 9.69°C, reflecting a warming of 0.66°C.
Trend Summary
From 1980 to 2020, Hamburg has seen an approximate warming of 1.64°C, with a trend of 0.412°C per decade since 1980. The mean temperature for the period of 1991–2020 stands at 9.64°C, which is slightly below the national benchmark mean of 10.3°C for the same period. In comparison to Paris, Hamburg's temperature is currently 2.96°C lower.
Climate change impacts
The rising temperatures in Hamburg are likely to increase the risk of heat waves and droughts, affecting both the natural environment and human activities. The city may face challenges related to water availability and urban heat islands as temperatures continue to rise.
Top-5 warm years
- 2024: 11.11°C
- 2014: 10.72°C
- 2023: 10.66°C
- 2020: 10.64°C
- 2018: 10.56°C
The record warmest year on record for Hamburg is 2024, with a temperature of 11.11°C. In contrast, the coldest recorded temperature was in 1940, at 6.72°C.
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