Binningen ties monthly heat record on May 23, 2026.
May 24, 2026On 2026-05-23, Binningen experienced an unusually hot day with a maximum temperature of 29.0 degrees Celsius, tying the highest value recorded in the previous month. This temperature ranks 30th among the last 365 days for the current season.
On 2026-05-23, Binningen experienced an unusually hot day. The minimum temperature was 11.6 degrees Celsius, the maximum reached 29.0 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature settled at 21.3 degrees Celsius.
Over the last 30 days, the average temperature was 13.81 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 1.9 degrees and a maximum of 29.0 degrees. During this period, there were 3 summer days but no hot days and no tropical nights. The maximum temperature on 2026-05-23 tied the highest value recorded in the last month.
For the current season, the maximum temperature on this day ranks 30th among the last 365 days, while the mean temperature ranks 40th.
Looking at all years for this season, the hottest day in May on record was 1945-05-17, with a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius. The all-time highest temperature ever recorded at this station was 39.0 degrees Celsius on 1952-07-02.
Table 1: Top 5 Maximum Temperatures in May since 1865
| Date | Max Temperature [°C] |
|---|---|
| 1945-05-17 | 33.5 |
| 1945-05-12 | 33.3 |
| 1953-05-18 | 33.1 |
| 1945-05-18 | 33.1 |
| 1912-05-12 | 33.0 |
Figure 1: Min, Max and Average Temperatures in May
Additional resources: meteostat
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