The temperature is one of the most important factors influencing electricity and especially gas consumption. As the temperature rises, electricity and gas consumption tends to decrease, and as temperatures fall, these consumptions increase. The relationship between temperature and consumption varies for each energy source and is not linear. For example, electricity consumption can also increase in summer when temperatures are extremely high due to air conditioning.

Temperature Switzerland

One representation works in a highly simplified way with an average temperature in Switzerland. In addition, 6 significant weather stations in Switzerland are shown (Luzern, Bern, Davos, Genf, Basel, Lugano, Sion), because the temperature can vary greatly depending on the region. In order to put the consumption in a historical context, the graphs show the maximum, minimum and average temperature from the last 5 years. This is highly simplistic from a climatological point of view. This reference was chosen because so many other indicators, and in particular the consumption of electricity and gas, can also be placed in a historical context over this period. In addition, the standard temperature of the last 30 years is superimposed to place the last 5 years in a historical reference.

Temperature forecasts

The forecast of the next 5 days shows the development of the average temperature in Switzerland over the next 5 days. In addition, historical data of the last 5 years are shown for comparison. Likewise, the standard temperature is shown for comparison.

Disclaimer Data

The Swiss average temperature is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the 6 individual weather stations (Luzern, Bern, Davos, Genf, Basel, Lugano, Sion). This simplification should help to put the consumption developments of the last 5 years into the context of the temperature development of the last 5 years.