New heat record: Summer 2024 was the warmest since records began

2026-09-10

This year's summer in Switzerland has set new standards. As current data shows, the average temperature from June to August was 17.2 degrees. This makes this year's season 0.4 degrees warmer than the previous record-breaking summer of 2003.

The high temperatures were noticeable across the entire country. In many places in Switzerland, very warm days were recorded over a long period of time. This development confirms the long-term trend that summers in Switzerland are becoming increasingly hot.

Experts are monitoring this development closely, as the heat has an impact on the environment and agriculture. Glaciers and river water levels in particular are being monitored when temperatures remain this high for an extended period.

The comparison with the record-breaking summer of 2003 is particularly significant for many people in Switzerland. At the time, that summer was considered an extreme event, but today, due to climatic changes, it is increasingly becoming the new normal.

In summary, it can be said that the summer of 2024 will go down in weather statistics as a historically warm year. The data underscores the importance of climate research for Switzerland in order to be better prepared for the coming years.