Climate trends at Vienna (1856–2025)
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has witnessed notable climate changes since the start of observations in 1856. The data from multiple stations in the region indicate a clear warming trend over the years, with significant implications for the city's climate and environment.
According to the primary climate statistics, the average temperature in Vienna during the first decade of observations (1856–1868) was 10.01°C. In contrast, the last decade (2016–2025) has seen a rise to 13.64°C, resulting in a remarkable increase of 3.63°C. This trend highlights the impact of climate change in the region.
Trend Summary
From 1961 to 1990, the average temperature was 10.51°C, which increased to 12.64°C from 1991 to 2020. More recently, the average temperature for the period from 2015 to 2024 is recorded at 13.69°C, indicating a warming of approximately 2.76°C since 1980.
Furthermore, when comparing the average temperature of 13.69°C from 2015 to 2024 with the historical baseline of 9.43°C from 1890 to 1900, there is a significant increase of 4.26°C. This data underscores the urgency of addressing climate change and its effects on urban areas like Vienna.
Climate change impacts
The warming trends observed in Vienna suggest an increased risk of heat waves and drought conditions in the future. As temperatures rise, the city may face challenges related to water supply, urban heat, and public health, necessitating adaptive strategies to mitigate these impacts.
Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris
Vienna's average temperature from 1991 to 2020 is 12.64°C, which is higher than the national top 500 mean of 11.21°C. Additionally, the temperature in Vienna is 0.04°C warmer than that of Paris, indicating that Vienna is experiencing slightly more warming compared to this major European city.
Top-5 warm years
- 2024: 14.58°C
- 2023: 14.24°C
- 2019: 14.03°C
- 2018: 14.02°C
- 2022: 13.85°C
The record coldest temperature in Vienna was 7.53°C in 1940, highlighting the significant shifts in climate over the past century.
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