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Weather Extremes in Switzerland: A Year of Record Temperatures and Storms in 2024

The year 2024 in Switzerland was marked by significant weather fluctuations, including record-high temperatures in February and intense storms throughout the summer. January experienced dramatic cold spells, while the warmest February on record yielded unprecedented heat. March and June saw severe winds and thunderstorms, leading to substantial flooding and damage. The summer finally brought hot weather, with August recording the year’s peak temperature of 36.4 degrees in Biasca. As the year concluded, persistent low-pressure weather and winds prevailed, indicating a tumultuous end to this extreme meteorological year.

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