Climate trends at Strasbourg (1924–2025)
Strasbourg, located in France, has been observing climate data since 1924. Over this extensive period, the city has experienced notable changes in its climate patterns. The data from the Strasbourg Entzheim station indicates a warming trend that is becoming increasingly evident. The average temperature during the first decade of observations (1924–1933) was 9.67°C, while the last decade (2016–2025) shows a significant increase to 12.43°C. This indicates a warming of 2.76°C over the nearly century-long observation period.
Trend Summary
From 1924 to 2025, the average temperature has risen considerably. The mean temperature from 1961 to 1990 was 10.05°C, and from 1991 to 2020, it increased to 11.47°C. The warming trend is particularly pronounced since 1980, with an approximate increase of 2.23°C and a rate of 0.585°C per decade. The most recent decade (2016–2025) has an average temperature of 12.43°C, compared to 11.58°C from the previous decade (2006–2015), marking an increase of 0.85°C.
Climate Change Impacts
As temperatures rise, the risk of heat waves and droughts may increase in Strasbourg, aligning with broader climate change patterns observed globally. Such changes can have significant impacts on the local ecosystem, agriculture, and overall quality of life.
Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris
When compared to the national average of 13.52°C for the top 500 cities in France from 1991 to 2020, Strasbourg's average temperature of 12.42°C indicates it is slightly cooler. Additionally, it is 1.13°C cooler than Paris.
Top-5 Warm Years
- 2023: 13.24°C
- 2022: 13.15°C
- 2024: 12.83°C
- 2020: 12.72°C
- 2018: 12.71°C
The record cold temperature recorded in Strasbourg was 8.73°C in 1963, highlighting the significant warming trend observed in recent years.
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