Basel June electricity consumption second-lowest since 2012.
July 4, 2026In June 2026, the Canton of Basel consumed 103.6 gigawatt-hours of electricity, which is below the historical June average of 111.5 gigawatt-hours and the second-lowest June on record. The daily consumption followed a typical pattern of lower weekend usage and higher weekday usage, with no unusual fluctuations.
In June 2026, the Canton of Basel consumed a total of 103.6 gigawatt-hours of electricity, with an average daily consumption of 3.5 gigawatt-hours. The highest daily consumption occurred on Thursday, June 25, reaching 4.1 gigawatt-hours, while the lowest was on Sunday, June 7, at 2.7 gigawatt-hours. The daily trend across the month shows a typical pattern of lower consumption on weekends and higher usage on weekdays, with no extreme spikes or unusual fluctuations.
Looking at historical data for June since 2012, the average monthly consumption for this month is 111.5 gigawatt-hours. The historical maximum monthly consumption for June was 131.9 gigawatt-hours, recorded in June 2012, and the historical minimum was 97.5 gigawatt-hours, recorded in June 2025. The highest daily consumption ever recorded since 2012 was 5.2 gigawatt-hours on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and the lowest was 2.5 gigawatt-hours on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Compared to historical data, June 2026 consumption of 103.6 gigawatt-hours is below the long-term average of 111.5 gigawatt-hours, making it a relatively low-consumption June. It is the second-lowest June on record, only slightly above the 97.5 gigawatt-hours observed in June 2025. The daily pattern was stable and typical, with no anomalies or extreme events. Overall, the month reflects a continuation of the downward trend in June electricity consumption observed in recent years.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in June in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103.6 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2025 | 97.5 | 3.77 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2024 | 100.6 | 3.72 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2023 | 101.9 | 3.82 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | 105.3 | 3.98 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 105.2 | 3.94 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 102.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| 2019 | 110.4 | 4.45 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| 2018 | 112.8 | 4.16 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 118.9 | 4.54 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 2016 | 119.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 2015 | 121.1 | 4.42 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| 2014 | 118.7 | 4.62 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 2013 | 122.6 | 4.82 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| 2012 | 131.9 | 4.98 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.7 |
Figure 1: Daily June 2026 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in June
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.