In focus | July 2024

Rainiest year on record – but with great regional variation

Absolute precipitation anomaly in the period from July 2023 to June 2024 [mm/a]. Comparison is made with the long-term average 1991-2020. The value "600" therefore means that it rained 600 litres per square metre more than expected over the long term. Analysis: F. Boeing (UFZ Drought Monitor).

On average, more precipitation than usual fell over Germany in the last 12 months. However, the regional differences are large.

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