On August 16, 2025, the weather station in Binningen recorded a minimum temperature of 19.9°C, an average temperature of 24.5°C, and a maximum temperature of 28.7°C. Given the data, this day can be described as unusually warm, though not exceptionally so, as it does not exceed the 99th percentile for all-time temperatures.

Looking at the last 30 days, the average air temperature was 20.69°C, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 10.9°C to a maximum of 36.0°C. During this period, there were 17 summer days and 8 hot days, indicating a relatively warm month.

For the current season, the average air temperature was 21.11°C, with a minimum of 15.37°C and a maximum of 27.15°C. This season has seen 50 summer days and 20 hot days so far. Compared to historical data for this season across all years, the average temperature was 18.23°C, with historical extremes ranging from 13.12°C to 24.25°C. This suggests that the current season is warmer than usual.

Historically, for the month of August, the hottest day recorded was on August 21, 1943, with a temperature of 38.7°C. The all-time maximum temperature recorded at the station was 39.0°C on July 2, 1952.

In summary, August 16, 2025, was an unusually warm day, fitting into a season that has been warmer than average. While it did not break any records, it contributes to a trend of higher temperatures observed this season.