Rainfall Levels in Wupper According to Wupperverband: Typical for July
In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Wupper region experienced a unique weather pattern in July, as reported by various authorities.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the average temperature in July was 18.4°C, a notable 1.5°C above the long-term average of 16.9°C. The summer heat was initially prevalent, but a drop in temperatures followed, as the region experienced a series of showers and cloudy periods from mid-July onwards.
The Wupper Association reported that the rainfall in July was within the long-term averages for the region. However, at the Solingen-Burg wastewater treatment plant, 116 liters of rain were recorded, surpassing the average of 111 liters. This excess rainfall led to a temporary slowdown in the decline of water levels in the large water supply dams managed by the Wupper Association, such as the Große Dhünn, Kerspe, and Herbringhausen Dams.
Despite this temporary reprieve, inflows remained overall low in the dams, and the showers only caused short-term increases in the water levels in the river. The Wupper Association emphasised that for a sustained filling of the water supply dams, longer-lasting, even rainfall is required.
At the Lindscheid measuring point at the Große Dhünn Dam, 114 liters of rain were measured, with an average of 108 liters. Similarly, at the Bever Dam measuring station in Hückeswagen, 114 liters of rain per square meter were recorded, which is the average value there. In contrast, at the wastewater treatment plant Buchenhofen in Wuppertal, 87 liters of rain fell, which is less than the average of 100 liters.
The average sunshine duration in July was 197 hours, slightly above the average of 187 hours. Unfortunately, data on the precise rainfall amount and dam levels in Solingen during July 2021 could not be found in the provided search results. For such specific information, local meteorological records or water management authorities’ reports would be required.
Despite these weather fluctuations, the water levels in the three drinking water dams are currently considered uncritical. Water from the dams was still needed to ensure the minimum water flow in the Wupper. The supply of the waterworks with raw water is secured, but the influence of the preceding dry period is also evident.
In conclusion, the Wupper region faced an unusual weather pattern in July, with above-average temperatures, average rainfall, and a temporary slowdown in the decline of water levels in the dams. While this provided some relief, the region still requires sustained, even rainfall for a long-term improvement in dam levels.
- The unusual weather pattern in July, which included above-average temperatures, was also a topic of interest within the realm of environmental science, as it could potentially influence the region's ecosystem.
- The data collected from various weather stations across the Wupper region in July indicated that while the average rainfall was within the long-term averages, there were significant variations, with some areas experiencing more rain than others, potentially impacting the regional water cycle.
