Precipitation trend in Switzerland
The graph below shows the trend in precipitation in Switzerland since 2000.
This is our first attempt to visualise the trend in precipitation in Switzerland from 2000 to 2022.
Legend
- Blue squares
Each square represents the amount of precipitation for the type selected above (whole year, summer half-year, winter half-year, January, February, etc.) in the year in question.
- Green line
The green line shows the trend from 2000 to 2020.
- Green text over graphic
The text shows the value of the trend per selected time unit.
Origin of the data
The starting point is the monthly values for precipitation (unit: mm), which MeteoSwiss makes available for use in non-commercial applications.
Calculations
- Trend
The values for the trend line are calculated using linear regression.
- Winter half-year
The months January - March and October - December of the same year are used for the calculations of the winter half-year.
First evaluation
- Precipitation has decreased at all altitudes since 2000. Exception: Säntis.
- The collection of data from further measuring stations will enable a more precise statement to be made.