Ah, the rain! This spring, in Alsace, it sets the tone… And what a tone! Records, mind-blowing figures, and quantities that make your head spin. Fasten your seatbelts, we’re off to discover the most impressive weather phenomena of the season! 🌧️💦
Rainy spring in Alsace: impressive record figures
The spring in Alsace has been marked by exceptional rainfall, particularly in Bas-Rhin. The inhabitants of the region have had to adapt to changing and often unpredictable weather conditions. Umbrellas have been the essential daily accessories, as testified by Jeanne, a local resident, who claims to always have an umbrella in her bag. This rainy weather has become emblematic of the Alsace region, according to Pablo, who states that they have never really experienced a spring.
Record rainfalls broken in Alsace
This year, rainfall totals reached historic levels in Alsace. In Strasbourg, the weather station at the botanical garden recorded an absolute record since 1922: 220.5 mm of rain recorded since May 1st, a figure never achieved until now. The northern region of Alsace was also hit by severe flooding, which set new records for the month of May. At the Scheibenhard weather station, precipitation reached 196 mm, compared to a usual average of 76.9 mm for this month. These figures reflect exceptional weather and above-normal rainfall.
Significant rainfall surpluses in northern and central Alsace
The distribution of precipitation during the month of May has been very uneven in Alsace. While the southern part of the region, particularly Mulhouse, experienced average precipitation, the north and central Alsace recorded significant rainfall surpluses. Surplus rates vary between +70% and +150%. This disparity shows that the inhabitants of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin experienced contrasting months of May. The phenomena of cold drops, with depressions stuck between two air masses, partially explain this exceptional meteorological imbalance.
A gloomy weather that should fade away
The gloomy weather is expected to continue in Alsace until the beginning of next week. However, according to the forecasts from Météo Suivi Alsace, weather conditions are expected to return to normal in June. The phenomena of cold drops should dissipate, making way for a sunny and warm month of June. The inhabitants of the region will finally be able to enjoy more favorable weather conditions and prepare for the arrival of summer.
The rainy spring in Alsace has broken all records this year, with impressive precipitation figures. Residents have had to face unpredictable and uncertain weather, where umbrellas were essential. The recorded rain records in Alsace show the exceptional nature of this weather, with significant rainfall surpluses in the northern and central parts of the region. However, forecasts for the month of June predict a return to seasonal norms, with sunny and warm weather that will allow the people of Alsace to enjoy the approaching summer.