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Temperature trends in Salzburg

10 weather stations · coverage 1875–2025

+ 2.4°Cin 150 years

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Primary weather station near Salzburg with the most complete temperature record

SALZBURG-FLUGHAFEN

Station record

Station id
14
Source
ECAD
Record
1875–2025
Years
146
Warmest year
2024 (12.0°C)
Coldest year
1940 (6.70°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.37°C / decade

SALZBURG-FLUGHAFEN

1875–2025 · Salzburg, Austria

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First 10 years (1875–1884): 8.46 °C · Last 10 years (2016–2025): 10.89 °C · Gap: +2.44 °C

Annual mean temperatures — ECAD source.

Salzburg, Austria, has experienced significant warming over the past century and a half. The data from multiple stations in the region highlights the changing climate trends.

  • Observation period: 1875–2025
  • Temperature increase: 2.44°C from 1875–1884 to 2016–2025
  • Mean temperature (2015–2024): 10.94°C
  • National average (1991–2020): 11.21°C

Climate Overview

The average temperature in Salzburg has risen markedly, with the first ten years (1875–1884) averaging 8.46°C, compared to 10.89°C in the last decade (2016–2025). This increase of 2.44°C underscores the significant impact of climate change in this region.

Climate Data

For detailed data, you can download the CSV or JSON files from the following links: CSV | JSON. Additionally, explore the interactive map here.

Over the entire observation period of 146 years, the average temperature has shown a clear upward trend, with a warming of approximately 1.5°C since 1980. The mean temperature from 1991 to 2020 was 10.22°C, reflecting a significant increase when compared to earlier decades.

In Salzburg, the temperature has steadily increased over the decades. The mean temperature for the period 1961–1990 was 9.06°C, while the most recent decade (2016–2025) has a mean of 10.89°C. This trend suggests ongoing warming that aligns with global patterns.

National and Paris Comparisons

When comparing Salzburg's climate data to the national benchmark, the average annual temperature from 1991 to 2020 was approximately 11.21°C, indicating that Salzburg is slightly cooler than the national average. Furthermore, Salzburg's temperature is 2.38°C lower than the average temperature recorded in Paris.

Climate Change Impacts

As temperatures rise, Salzburg may face increased risks of heat waves and droughts, which can affect local ecosystems and water resources. It is crucial to monitor these trends to better understand and mitigate potential impacts.

Record Temperatures

Top 5 Warmest Years

Year°C
202411.99
199411.55
202311.53
201411.25
201811.24

The record coldest temperature was recorded in 1940 at 6.7°C.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Salzburg?
Statistics on this page come from the SALZBURG-FLUGHAFEN station, id 14, ECAD source.
How long is the temperature record in Salzburg?
The record runs from 1875 to 2025 (146 years with data).
How much has Salzburg warmed?
The annual mean changed by +2.44°C from 1875–1884 to 2016–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Salzburg?
The warmest year in this series is 2024 (annual mean 12.0°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Salzburg?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.37°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: SALZBURG-FLUGHAFEN (ECAD 14).

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

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°, 13.5°).

All other weather stations near Salzburg

Here are the 9 other stations linked to this page near Salzburg, with data that typically span 1874–2025, depending on the site.