Climatology

Climatology deals with the long-term behavior of the atmosphere, spanning time periods from decades to millions of years, and its interactions with water bodies, landmasses, vegetation, ice, and living organisms. It shapes the natural environment and plays a crucial role in sustaining life, driving economic development, and influencing societal well-being.

The quality-assured measurement data from GeoSphere Austria, along with additional data and tools such as models, lay the foundation for climate-related products and services offered in support of federal ministries, provinces, municipalities, businesses, individuals, and the media. These data are also an indispensable prerequisite for research and development in the climate area and for the national climate service.

The building of the Sonnblick Observatory on the summit of the Hoher Sonnblick mountain (3,106 m altitude). Blue sky with clouds in the background.

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Sonnblick Observatory of GeoSphere Austria. © GeoSphere Austria/Scheer.

Climate change is currently one of the most significant global challenges confronting our civilization. Its impacts are felt across all sectors of life in Austria. To address this, experts at GeoSphere Austria offer specialized advice and information on the effects of climate change in Austria, supporting policymakers, businesses, authorities, society, and the media.

Selection from the field of climatology:

Climate Change in Austria

Different world regions are affected by human-induced climate change to varying extents. Since the pre-industrial era, Austria’s average annual air temperature has increased at twice the rate of the global average.

Climate System

As a dynamic interplay of interdependent geospheres, energy sources and both long- and short-term cycles of change throughout earth’s history, the climate system is in constant flux.

Data Hub

Through Data Hub you can download a large number of our data sets from the fields of meteorology and climatology as well as data from the Austrian climate research community free of charge.