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Rhineland-Palatinate's October 2022: Unusual Weather Patterns

Sunshine was scarce, rainfall abundant and uneven, and temperatures soared. Discover how these unusual weather patterns may affect the region.

This is an outside view and it is raining. At the bottom of the image there is a road. In the...
This is an outside view and it is raining. At the bottom of the image there is a road. In the background, I can see some houses and trees.

October in Rhineland-Palatinate too warm and unusually wet - Rhineland-Palatinate's October 2022: Unusual Weather Patterns

October 2022 in Rhineland-Palatinate brought unusual weather conditions. Sunshine was scarce, rainfall was abundant, and temperatures soared. The state received significantly less sunshine than usual, with only 67 hours recorded in October 2022. This is about a third less than the typical 105 hours for the month. Rainfall, however, was significantly higher than usual. The state received 79 liters per square meter, compared to the average of 63 liters. The rainfall was unevenly distributed, with a 'rain-heavy' start, a drier middle period from October 6 to 18, and a wetter end of the month. Temperatures also deviated from the norm. The average temp in October 2022 was 10.3°C, 1.1°C above the long-term average. October 2022 in Rhineland-Palatinate was marked by unusual weather patterns. Sunshine was scarce, rainfall was abundant and unevenly distributed, and temps were warmer than usual. These conditions may have significant impacts on local agriculture and ecosystems.

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