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Extreme Temperature Report for Basel on 2025-08-01
Weather Report for August 1, 2025
On August 1, 2025, the NBCN weather station in Binningen recorded a minimum temperature of 16.3°C, a maximum temperature of 25.3°C, and an average temperature of approximately 20.0°C. Given the temperature data, this day can be characterized as unusually warm, as it exceeds the 95th percentile for maximum temperatures.
Over the last 30 days, the average temperature was 19.64°C, with a minimum of 9.8°C and a maximum of 30.5°C. During this period, there were 15 summer days and 2 hot days, indicating a generally warm spell.
For the current season, the average temperature has been 20.86°C, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 15.34°C to a maximum of 26.61°C. This season has experienced 38 summer days and 13 hot days, reflecting a typical summer pattern.
Looking at historical data for this season across all years, the average temperature has been 18.23°C, with a minimum of 13.12°C and a maximum of 24.24°C. This indicates that the current season is warmer than the historical average.
The top five hottest days recorded in August since the beginning of observations include August 21, 1943, with a temperature of 38.7°C, and August 13, 2003, with a temperature of 38.6°C. These extreme temperatures highlight the potential for significant heat during this month.
Overall, while August 1, 2025, was an unusually warm day, it did not reach the extreme temperatures recorded in the past. However, it contributes to a season that is warmer than average, consistent with recent trends.
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