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Bensheim Weather Records (GME00126598)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bensheim (GME00126598), Germany, with 43 years of record.

Key Facts for Bensheim

  • Bensheim (GME00126598) is a weather station in Germany at 49.68 latitude and 8.63 longitude, 140 m (459 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1947 to 1989, 43 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Bensheim still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Bensheim set a daily record high minimum temperature of 10.5 C (50.9 F) on 31 October 1989.

About the Station

  • Location: Germany, 49.68 latitude, 8.63 longitude.
  • Elevation: 140 m (459 ft).
  • Period of record: 1947 to 1989, 43 years.
  • Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snwd.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Bensheim, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Bensheim. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -40-2002040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Bensheim. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Bensheim, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan13.7 C (56.7 F)-18.1 C (-0.6 F)n/an/a
Feb19.5 C (67.1 F)-20.5 C (-4.9 F)n/an/a
Mar25.5 C (77.9 F)-10.6 C (12.9 F)n/an/a
Apr30.9 C (87.6 F)-5.1 C (22.8 F)n/an/a
May32.5 C (90.5 F)-1.3 C (29.7 F)n/an/a
Jun37.5 C (99.5 F)2.2 C (36.0 F)n/an/a
Jul38.3 C (100.9 F)5.8 C (42.4 F)n/an/a
Aug37.5 C (99.5 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)n/an/a
Sep34.4 C (93.9 F)0.4 C (32.7 F)n/an/a
Oct28.5 C (83.3 F)-5.6 C (21.9 F)n/an/a
Nov21.0 C (69.8 F)-9.5 C (14.9 F)n/an/a
Dec17.0 C (62.6 F)-16.0 C (3.2 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Bensheim by the year they were set 1,464 records at Bensheim still stand. 1947 holds the most, with 72. 0204060801947: 721948: 431949: 381950: 281951: 241952: 401953: 441954: 211955: 301956: 601957: 391958: 371959: 311960: 401961: 521962: 681963: 461964: 281965: 201966: 431967: 341968: 361969: 311970: 151971: 241972: 231973: 181974: 431975: 141976: 371977: 291978: 211979: 301980: 301981: 381982: 171983: 491984: 211985: 381986: 371987: 341988: 141989: 27194719521957196219671972197719821987
1,464 records at Bensheim still stand. 1947 holds the most, with 72.
Standing records at Bensheim by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
194772
194843
194938
195028
195124
195240
195344
195421
195530
195660
195739
195837
195931
196040
196152
196268
196346
196428
196520
196643
196734
196836
196931
197015
197124
197223
197318
197443
197514
197637
197729
197821
197930
198030
198138
198217
198349
198421
198538
198637
198734
198814
198927

Wettest Day of Each Month

Aug: 90.5 mm (3.6 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Bensheim The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Bensheim. The most was 90.5 mm (3.6 in) on 10 August 1975. 0255075100 Jan: 25.4 mm (1.0 in), 14 January 1948 Jan Feb: 25.0 mm (1.0 in), 3 February 1981 Feb Mar: 33.1 mm (1.3 in), 24 March 1957 Mar Apr: 34.6 mm (1.4 in), 27 April 1981 Apr May: 62.2 mm (2.4 in), 23 May 1978 May Jun: 74.0 mm (2.9 in), 7 June 1961 Jun Jul: 68.4 mm (2.7 in), 9 July 1956 Jul Aug: 90.5 mm (3.6 in), 10 August 1975 Aug Sep: 46.2 mm (1.8 in), 21 September 1967 Sep Oct: 41.4 mm (1.6 in), 6 October 1982 Oct Nov: 48.1 mm (1.9 in), 18 November 1971 Nov Dec: 45.3 mm (1.8 in), 28 December 1947 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Bensheim. The most was 90.5 mm (3.6 in) on 10 August 1975.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Bensheim
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan25.4 mm (1.0 in)14 January 1948
Feb25.0 mm (1.0 in)3 February 1981
Mar33.1 mm (1.3 in)24 March 1957
Apr34.6 mm (1.4 in)27 April 1981
May62.2 mm (2.4 in)23 May 1978
Jun74.0 mm (2.9 in)7 June 1961
Jul68.4 mm (2.7 in)9 July 1956
Aug90.5 mm (3.6 in)10 August 1975
Sep46.2 mm (1.8 in)21 September 1967
Oct41.4 mm (1.6 in)6 October 1982
Nov48.1 mm (1.9 in)18 November 1971
Dec45.3 mm (1.8 in)28 December 1947

Period of Record Coverage

1947 to 1989
Days with data per year at Bensheim 43 years of record at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. 1 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1989. 1947: 365 of 365 days1948: 366 of 366 days1949: 365 of 365 days1950: 365 of 365 days1951: 365 of 365 days1952: 366 of 366 days1953: 365 of 365 days1954: 365 of 365 days1955: 365 of 365 days1956: 366 of 366 days1957: 365 of 365 days1958: 365 of 365 days1959: 365 of 365 days1960: 366 of 366 days1961: 365 of 365 days1962: 364 of 365 days1963: 365 of 365 days1964: 366 of 366 days1965: 365 of 365 days1966: 365 of 365 days1967: 365 of 365 days1968: 366 of 366 days1969: 365 of 365 days1970: 365 of 365 days1971: 364 of 365 days1972: 366 of 366 days1973: 365 of 365 days1974: 365 of 365 days1975: 365 of 365 days1976: 366 of 366 days1977: 365 of 365 days1978: 365 of 365 days1979: 365 of 365 days1980: 366 of 366 days1981: 365 of 365 days1982: 365 of 365 days1983: 365 of 365 days1984: 366 of 366 days1985: 365 of 365 days1986: 365 of 365 days1987: 365 of 365 days1988: 366 of 366 days1989: 273 of 365 days1950196019701980
43 years of record at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. 1 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1989.
Days with data per year at Bensheim
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
1947365100%Yes
1948366100%Yes
1949365100%Yes
1950365100%Yes
1951365100%Yes
1952366100%Yes
1953365100%Yes
1954365100%Yes
1955365100%Yes
1956366100%Yes
1957365100%Yes
1958365100%Yes
1959365100%Yes
1960366100%Yes
1961365100%Yes
1962364100%Yes
1963365100%Yes
1964366100%Yes
1965365100%Yes
1966365100%Yes
1967365100%Yes
1968366100%Yes
1969365100%Yes
1970365100%Yes
1971364100%Yes
1972366100%Yes
1973365100%Yes
1974365100%Yes
1975365100%Yes
1976366100%Yes
1977365100%Yes
1978365100%Yes
1979365100%Yes
1980366100%Yes
1981365100%Yes
1982365100%Yes
1983365100%Yes
1984366100%Yes
1985365100%Yes
1986365100%Yes
1987365100%Yes
1988366100%Yes
198927375%No

Latest Records

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Latest records at Bensheim
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
31 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high min10.5 C (50.9 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)8 years8 of 100 (Routine)
27 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max19.6 C (67.3 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)0 years5 of 100 (Routine)
26 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max20.8 C (69.4 F)1.9 C (3.4 F)27 years16 of 100 (Routine)
25 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max21.2 C (70.2 F)1.9 C (3.4 F)40 years20 of 100 (Routine)
24 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max21.2 C (70.2 F)0.5 C (0.9 F)35 years15 of 100 (Routine)
23 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max23.2 C (73.8 F)2.6 C (4.7 F)18 years15 of 100 (Routine)
22 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max24.5 C (76.1 F)5.5 C (9.9 F)12 years19 of 100 (Routine)
21 October 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max22.5 C (72.5 F)0.3 C (0.5 F)22 years10 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 1989Bensheim, DEdaily low min8.2 C (46.8 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)32 years14 of 100 (Routine)
22 August 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high min18.4 C (65.1 F)1.2 C (2.2 F)42 years20 of 100 (Routine)
21 August 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high max32.6 C (90.7 F)2.1 C (3.8 F)14 years12 of 100 (Routine)
2 August 1989Bensheim, DEdaily low min8.4 C (47.1 F)0.1 C (0.2 F)12 years7 of 100 (Routine)
6 June 1989Bensheim, DEdaily low min5.2 C (41.4 F)1.3 C (2.3 F)32 years17 of 100 (Routine)
5 June 1989Bensheim, DEdaily low max (Tie)14.0 C (57.2 F)tie20 years2 of 100 (Routine)
22 May 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high min15.5 C (59.9 F)0.2 C (0.4 F)36 years14 of 100 (Routine)
28 April 1989Bensheim, DEdaily low max (Tie)9.0 C (48.2 F)tie28 years3 of 100 (Routine)
22 April 1989Bensheim, DEdaily rain25.2 mm (1.0 in)15.1 mm (0.6 in)24 years41 of 100 (Notable)
21 April 1989Bensheim, DEdaily rain21.4 mm (0.8 in)11.7 mm (0.5 in)3 years20 of 100 (Routine)
5 April 1989Bensheim, DEdaily rain15.1 mm (0.6 in)3.6 mm (0.14 in)22 years17 of 100 (Routine)
1 April 1989Bensheim, DEdaily high min9.0 C (48.2 F)0.2 C (0.4 F)4 years5 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

42 complete years, 1947 to 1988
Annual mean temperature at Bensheim as warming stripes, 1947 to 1988 One stripe for each of 42 complete years at Bensheim, 1947 to 1988. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 10.3 C (50.5 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1956, at 8.9 C (48.0 F), and the warmest was 1988, at 11.3 C (52.3 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.4 C (2.5 F). 1947: 11.0 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1948: 10.9 C, +0.6 C from the station mean1949: 11.3 C, +1.0 C from the station mean1950: 10.4 C, +0.1 C from the station mean1951: 10.8 C, +0.5 C from the station mean1952: 10.2 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1953: 10.7 C, +0.4 C from the station mean1954: 9.6 C, -0.7 C from the station mean1955: 9.2 C, -1.1 C from the station mean1956: 8.9 C, -1.4 C from the station mean1957: 10.6 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1958: 10.3 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1959: 11.1 C, +0.8 C from the station mean1960: 10.7 C, +0.4 C from the station mean1961: 11.0 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1962: 9.3 C, -1.0 C from the station mean1963: 9.3 C, -1.0 C from the station mean1964: 10.6 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1965: 9.8 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1966: 11.0 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1967: 11.0 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1968: 10.2 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1969: 9.9 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1970: 9.8 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1971: 10.3 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1972: 9.6 C, -0.7 C from the station mean1973: 10.0 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1974: 10.6 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1975: 10.6 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1976: 10.6 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1977: 10.5 C, +0.2 C from the station mean1978: 9.5 C, -0.8 C from the station mean1979: 9.7 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1980: 9.7 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1981: 10.2 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1982: 11.1 C, +0.8 C from the station mean1983: 11.0 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1984: 10.0 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1985: 9.7 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1986: 10.3 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1987: 9.8 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1988: 11.3 C, +1.0 C from the station mean194719501955196019651970197519801985
One stripe for each of 42 complete years at Bensheim, 1947 to 1988. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 10.3 C (50.5 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1956, at 8.9 C (48.0 F), and the warmest was 1988, at 11.3 C (52.3 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.4 C (2.5 F).
Annual mean temperature at Bensheim as warming stripes, 1947 to 1988
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
194711.0 C+0.74 C
194810.9 C+0.65 C
194911.3 C+0.98 C
195010.4 C+0.13 C
195110.8 C+0.47 C
195210.2 C-0.10 C
195310.7 C+0.44 C
19549.6 C-0.66 C
19559.2 C-1.14 C
19568.9 C-1.39 C
195710.6 C+0.28 C
195810.3 C+0.03 C
195911.1 C+0.80 C
196010.7 C+0.45 C
196111.0 C+0.73 C
19629.3 C-0.95 C
19639.3 C-1.04 C
196410.6 C+0.32 C
19659.8 C-0.46 C
196611.0 C+0.68 C
196711.0 C+0.74 C
196810.2 C-0.07 C
19699.9 C-0.35 C
19709.8 C-0.45 C
197110.3 C-0.04 C
19729.6 C-0.71 C
197310.0 C-0.27 C
197410.6 C+0.35 C
197510.6 C+0.29 C
197610.6 C+0.35 C
197710.5 C+0.17 C
19789.5 C-0.78 C
19799.7 C-0.59 C
19809.7 C-0.61 C
198110.2 C-0.06 C
198211.1 C+0.82 C
198311.0 C+0.75 C
198410.0 C-0.27 C
19859.7 C-0.58 C
198610.3 C+0.03 C
19879.8 C-0.52 C
198811.3 C+1.00 C

The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1947 to 1988 is -0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.1) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.1 F (-0.4 to 0.2) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 42 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.

Fitted temperature trends per decade at Bensheim
MeasurePer decade (C)Per decade (F)PeriodComplete yearsReading
Annual mean temperature-0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.1) per decade-0.1 F (-0.4 to 0.2) per decade1947 to 198842Not clearly different from zero
Mean daily maximum-0.23 C (-0.41 to -0.05) per decade-0.4 F (-0.7 to -0.1) per decade1947 to 198842Fall
Mean daily minimum0.13 C (-0.04 to 0.29) per decade0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.5) per decade1947 to 198842Not clearly different from zero

A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.

Extremes by Year

1947 to 1989
Yearly extremes at Bensheim: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)38.3 C (100.9 F)195233.3 C (91.9 F)43
Coldest night (TNn)-20.5 C (-4.9 F)1956-12.3 C (9.9 F)43
Wettest day (Rx1day)90.5 mm (3.6 in)197534.6 mm (1.4 in)43
Wettest five days (Rx5day)129.4 mm (5.1 in)196666.4 mm (2.6 in)43
Longest dry spell (CDD)48 days194921 days43

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Bensheim by year The hottest day of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 38.3 C (100.9 F) in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 33.3 C (91.9 F). 3032343638401950196019701980Record: 38.3 C (100.9 F) in 1952
The hottest day of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 38.3 C (100.9 F) in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 33.3 C (91.9 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Bensheim by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
194738.2 C (100.8 F)
194833.2 C (91.8 F)
194935.8 C (96.4 F)
195035.1 C (95.2 F)
195133.6 C (92.5 F)
195238.3 C (100.9 F)
195332.6 C (90.7 F)
195432.6 C (90.7 F)
195533.0 C (91.4 F)
195631.0 C (87.8 F)
195737.2 C (99.0 F)
195831.0 C (87.8 F)
195936.5 C (97.7 F)
196031.5 C (88.7 F)
196133.3 C (91.9 F)
196235.4 C (95.7 F)
196337.5 C (99.5 F)
196436.7 C (98.1 F)
196532.0 C (89.6 F)
196634.2 C (93.6 F)
196733.4 C (92.1 F)
196832.5 C (90.5 F)
196933.5 C (92.3 F)
197031.5 C (88.7 F)
197135.2 C (95.4 F)
197232.5 C (90.5 F)
197332.5 C (90.5 F)
197435.0 C (95.0 F)
197533.0 C (91.4 F)
197637.0 C (98.6 F)
197732.5 C (90.5 F)
197832.5 C (90.5 F)
197932.0 C (89.6 F)
198032.0 C (89.6 F)
198132.0 C (89.6 F)
198232.5 C (90.5 F)
198336.5 C (97.7 F)
198434.7 C (94.5 F)
198533.6 C (92.5 F)
198635.6 C (96.1 F)
198732.6 C (90.7 F)
198833.2 C (91.8 F)
198934.7 C (94.5 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Bensheim by year The coldest night of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is -20.5 C (-4.9 F) in 1956, marked on the chart; the median year is -12.3 C (9.9 F). -25-20-15-10-501950196019701980Record: -20.5 C (-4.9 F) in 1956
The coldest night of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is -20.5 C (-4.9 F) in 1956, marked on the chart; the median year is -12.3 C (9.9 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Bensheim by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1947-16.7 C (1.9 F)
1948-12.3 C (9.9 F)
1949-9.9 C (14.2 F)
1950-10.9 C (12.4 F)
1951-5.6 C (21.9 F)
1952-10.9 C (12.4 F)
1953-15.1 C (4.8 F)
1954-15.8 C (3.6 F)
1955-14.1 C (6.6 F)
1956-20.5 C (-4.9 F)
1957-11.5 C (11.3 F)
1958-10.2 C (13.6 F)
1959-10.2 C (13.6 F)
1960-15.3 C (4.5 F)
1961-12.3 C (9.9 F)
1962-14.0 C (6.8 F)
1963-16.3 C (2.7 F)
1964-11.8 C (10.8 F)
1965-8.8 C (16.2 F)
1966-15.1 C (4.8 F)
1967-12.3 C (9.9 F)
1968-17.0 C (1.4 F)
1969-13.3 C (8.1 F)
1970-11.8 C (10.8 F)
1971-15.5 C (4.1 F)
1972-11.0 C (12.2 F)
1973-14.5 C (5.9 F)
1974-4.0 C (24.8 F)
1975-10.0 C (14.0 F)
1976-16.0 C (3.2 F)
1977-8.0 C (17.6 F)
1978-12.5 C (9.5 F)
1979-18.1 C (-0.6 F)
1980-11.5 C (11.3 F)
1981-10.0 C (14.0 F)
1982-13.0 C (8.6 F)
1983-8.7 C (16.3 F)
1984-7.0 C (19.4 F)
1985-14.6 C (5.7 F)
1986-14.0 C (6.8 F)
1987-17.2 C (1.0 F)
1988-9.0 C (15.8 F)
1989-4.5 C (23.9 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Bensheim by year The wettest day of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 90.5 mm (3.6 in) in 1975, marked on the chart; the median year is 34.6 mm (1.4 in). 204060801001950196019701980Record: 90.5 mm (3.6 in) in 1975
The wettest day of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 90.5 mm (3.6 in) in 1975, marked on the chart; the median year is 34.6 mm (1.4 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Bensheim by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
194745.3 mm (1.8 in)
194838.9 mm (1.5 in)
194930.6 mm (1.2 in)
195028.8 mm (1.1 in)
195126.8 mm (1.1 in)
195233.6 mm (1.3 in)
195339.3 mm (1.5 in)
195428.6 mm (1.1 in)
195533.8 mm (1.3 in)
195668.4 mm (2.7 in)
195734.4 mm (1.4 in)
195857.9 mm (2.3 in)
195949.5 mm (1.9 in)
196028.7 mm (1.1 in)
196174.0 mm (2.9 in)
196235.6 mm (1.4 in)
196324.6 mm (1.0 in)
196420.7 mm (0.8 in)
196564.6 mm (2.5 in)
196657.2 mm (2.3 in)
196746.2 mm (1.8 in)
196838.2 mm (1.5 in)
196922.4 mm (0.9 in)
197038.5 mm (1.5 in)
197148.1 mm (1.9 in)
197237.3 mm (1.5 in)
197328.0 mm (1.1 in)
197425.7 mm (1.0 in)
197590.5 mm (3.6 in)
197635.0 mm (1.4 in)
197732.4 mm (1.3 in)
197862.2 mm (2.4 in)
197930.6 mm (1.2 in)
198034.4 mm (1.4 in)
198134.6 mm (1.4 in)
198241.4 mm (1.6 in)
198331.7 mm (1.2 in)
198440.1 mm (1.6 in)
198528.1 mm (1.1 in)
198630.0 mm (1.2 in)
198752.3 mm (2.1 in)
198826.0 mm (1.0 in)
198927.5 mm (1.1 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Bensheim by year The wettest five days of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 129.4 mm (5.1 in) in 1966, marked on the chart; the median year is 66.4 mm (2.6 in). 2550751001251501950196019701980Record: 129.4 mm (5.1 in) in 1966
The wettest five days of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 129.4 mm (5.1 in) in 1966, marked on the chart; the median year is 66.4 mm (2.6 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Bensheim by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
194766.5 mm (2.6 in)
194875.2 mm (3.0 in)
194941.4 mm (1.6 in)
195051.1 mm (2.0 in)
195150.1 mm (2.0 in)
195266.2 mm (2.6 in)
195370.6 mm (2.8 in)
195440.0 mm (1.6 in)
195558.9 mm (2.3 in)
1956103.6 mm (4.1 in)
195758.9 mm (2.3 in)
195879.8 mm (3.1 in)
195964.8 mm (2.6 in)
196059.8 mm (2.4 in)
196196.7 mm (3.8 in)
196262.7 mm (2.5 in)
196344.0 mm (1.7 in)
196440.9 mm (1.6 in)
1965110.1 mm (4.3 in)
1966129.4 mm (5.1 in)
196757.1 mm (2.2 in)
196870.1 mm (2.8 in)
196967.4 mm (2.7 in)
197070.7 mm (2.8 in)
197166.2 mm (2.6 in)
197264.6 mm (2.5 in)
197338.2 mm (1.5 in)
197470.1 mm (2.8 in)
197598.0 mm (3.9 in)
197647.6 mm (1.9 in)
197770.0 mm (2.8 in)
1978128.1 mm (5.0 in)
197959.8 mm (2.4 in)
198087.1 mm (3.4 in)
198170.0 mm (2.8 in)
198290.2 mm (3.6 in)
198366.4 mm (2.6 in)
198485.9 mm (3.4 in)
198554.5 mm (2.1 in)
198671.5 mm (2.8 in)
198779.6 mm (3.1 in)
198847.9 mm (1.9 in)
198948.0 mm (1.9 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Bensheim by year The longest dry spell of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 48 days in 1949, marked on the chart; the median year is 21 days. 10203040501950196019701980Record: 48 days in 1949
The longest dry spell of the year at Bensheim, 1947 to 1989. The record is 48 days in 1949, marked on the chart; the median year is 21 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Bensheim by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
194717 days
194820 days
194948 days
195013 days
195125 days
195218 days
195334 days
195421 days
195521 days
195629 days
195720 days
195825 days
195937 days
196021 days
196115 days
196236 days
196330 days
196415 days
196515 days
196617 days
196716 days
196821 days
196924 days
197015 days
197119 days
197229 days
197317 days
197426 days
197520 days
197631 days
197721 days
197813 days
197914 days
198019 days
198123 days
198221 days
198325 days
198420 days
198525 days
198631 days
198719 days
198810 days
198915 days

Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.

Frost Dates and Growing Season

42 years with a frost

Across 42 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bensheim falls on 19 April and the median first autumn frost on 26 October, which leaves a median of 194 days between them.

Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.6 days per decade at this station.

Frost dates and growing season at Bensheim
MeasureMedian, all yearsEarliest periodRecent period (1959 to 1988)Recent against earliestFitted trend
Last spring frost19 Apriln/a19 Apriln/a0.0 days per decade
First autumn frost26 Octobern/a29 Octobern/a+4.6 days per decade
Growing days194 daysn/a197 daysn/a+4.6 days per decade

A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.

Rainfall Return Levels

42 years, 1947 to 1988

A day with at least 35.8 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 102.6 mm (4.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Bensheim: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years35.8 mm (1.4 in)
5 years48.3 mm (1.9 in)
10 years58.4 mm (2.3 in)
25 years73.7 mm (2.9 in)
50 years87.2 mm (3.4 in)Longer than the 42 years of record
100 years102.6 mm (4.0 in)Longer than the 42 years of record

The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 42 years of values from 1947 to 1988.

A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.

The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 90.5 mm (3.6 in) in 1975; 74.0 mm (2.9 in) in 1961; 68.4 mm (2.7 in) in 1956.

Station Changes

No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.

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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).