Basel July electricity use hits 105.5 GWh, below historic average
August 5, 2026Electricity consumption in the Canton of Basel for July 2026 totaled 105.5 gigawatt hours, which is notably below the long-term historical average of 113.6 gigawatt hours and continues a general downward trend observed over the past decade. The month exhibited a typical weekly pattern with no anomalous spikes, aligning with the more moderate consumption levels seen in recent years.
Electricity consumption in the Canton of Basel for July 2026 reached a total of 105.5 gigawatt hours. The highest daily consumption was recorded on Wednesday, July 15, at 3.9 gigawatt hours, while the lowest occurred on Sunday, July 26, at 2.8 gigawatt hours. The daily trend showed a typical weekly pattern, with consumption peaking mid-month on a working day and dipping to its lowest point on a weekend.
Looking at historical data for the month of July since 2012, the average monthly consumption stands at 113.6 gigawatt hours. The highest July consumption was 131.7 gigawatt hours, recorded in 2012, and the lowest was 97.3 gigawatt hours, recorded in 2025. For daily extremes across all historical July data, the maximum daily value was 5.2 gigawatt hours on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and the minimum was 2.5 gigawatt hours on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
The July 2026 total of 105.5 gigawatt hours is notably below the long-term historical average for the month, continuing a general downward trend observed over the past decade. The consumption pattern was stable and unremarkable, with no anomalous spikes or unexpected volatility. The month’s performance aligns with the more moderate consumption levels seen in recent years, contrasting sharply with the higher figures typical of the early 2010s.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in July in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 105.5 | 3.86 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2025 | 97.3 | 4.01 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 103.0 | 3.69 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 2023 | 101.1 | 3.82 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 105.2 | 3.86 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| 2021 | 104.5 | 3.61 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2020 | 108.7 | 3.87 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2019 | 114.5 | 4.31 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| 2018 | 115.3 | 4.07 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| 2017 | 116.6 | 4.26 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2016 | 120.0 | 4.36 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 128.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 122.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| 2013 | 129.7 | 4.67 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 131.7 | 4.75 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
Figure 1: Daily July 2026 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in July
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.