Published: July 12, 2025

Reference period: 2025-06-01 – 2025-06-30


Noise monitoring in Basel June 2025

In June 2025, noise levels at Feldbergstrasse and Grenzacherstrasse remained below historical peaks, with Feldbergstrasse reaching a maximum of 89.4 dB and Grenzacherstrasse 74.2 dB. While Feldbergstrasse showed slightly elevated average values compared to previous years, Grenzacherstrasse recorded a significantly lower average, contributing to an overall quieter month than usual.

In June 2025, noise levels were monitored at two stations: Feldbergstrasse and Grenzacherstrasse. The highest noise level recorded this month was at Feldbergstrasse on June 18th between 9:00 AM and 11:59 AM, reaching 89.4 dB. At Grenzacherstrasse, the peak was 74.2 dB on June 20th during the same time period.

When comparing these values to previous years, the average noise level at Feldbergstrasse this June was slightly higher at 69.6 dB compared to the historical average of 68.5 dB for the same month. The maximum recorded noise level was lower than the historical maximum of 92.7 dB. At Grenzacherstrasse, the average noise level was significantly lower at 45.8 dB compared to the historical average of 64.0 dB, and the maximum level was also lower than the historical maximum of 90.5 dB.

Overall, the noise levels for June 2025 were generally lower than the historical averages, particularly at Grenzacherstrasse.

Summary Table: Average and Maximum Noise Levels for June

Station Average Noise Level (dB) Maximum Noise Level (dB)
Feldbergstrasse 69.6 89.4
Grenzacherstrasse 45.8 74.2

Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), a logarithmic unit. This means that a 10 dB increase represents a tenfold increase in sound intensity. For context, a quiet room is about 30 dB, normal conversation ranges from 50 to 60 dB, and street traffic can reach 70 to 80 dB.

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