August 2025 in Binningen: Warmer, Wetter Than 20-Year Historical Average

September 6, 2025

August 2025 in Binningen was characterized by unusually high temperatures and precipitation, with the average temperature slightly above the 20-year average and total rainfall significantly exceeding historical norms, marking it as one of the warmer and wetter Augusts in recent memory. This month continued the trend of increasing temperatures and precipitation in the region, with a notable number of hot days compared to previous years.

Weather summary for August 2025 in Binningen (NBCN Station)

August 2025 in Binningen was marked by significant weather events. The highest temperature recorded was 36.0°C on August 13, while the lowest was 9.6°C on August 25. Notably, August 21 saw a substantial rainfall of 44.9 mm, which is noteworthy as it exceeded the 20 mm threshold. This month experienced 20 summer days and 9 hot days, indicating a particularly warm period.

In the context of historical data over the past 20 years, August 2025 stands out for its high temperatures and precipitation. The average temperature for the month was 20.64°C, which is slightly above the 20-year average of 19.95°C. The total precipitation of 149.9 mm was significantly higher than the historical average of 98.19 mm, making it one of the wetter Augusts in recent memory. The maximum temperature of 36.0°C ranks as the fourth highest in the past two decades, following the record of 37.0°C set in 2015.

Comparing with previous years, August 2025 was warmer and wetter than most, with only a few years like 2015 and 2022 experiencing higher maximum temperatures. The month was characterized by a higher number of hot days compared to the historical average, reflecting a trend towards warmer summer months in recent years.

Overall, August 2025 was a notably warm and wet month compared to the historical data from the past 20 years, continuing a trend of increasing temperatures and precipitation in the region.

Source: Opendata Basel-Stadt Weather archive link: https://meteostat.net/de/station/06601

Figure 1: Trend in August in Temperature in the last 20 Years

Figure 1: Precipitation Trend in August in the last 20 Years

Data source: Opendata Basel-Stadt
Additional resources: Meteostat, Station Binningen

🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.