Climatology

Climatology is the scientific study of Earth’s climate, defined as the typical state of the atmosphere over long periods, ranging from decades to millions of years, in interaction with bodies of water, landmasses, ice surfaces, and living organisms. Climate not only shapes natural environments but also has a decisive influence on natural resources, overall economic development, and society in sectors such as agriculture and forestry, infrastructure, health, and many others.

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.

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 information

Are current temperatures typical for the season? Where exactly did more or less precipitation fall last month compared to the average? Which weather extremes are being altered by anthropogenic climate change? How much has Austria warmed since pre-industrial times? What characterises Austria’s current climate? What records and extremes define it? How has Austria’s climate changed, and how will it develop in the future?

Climate research and Climate services

The mission of climate research at GeoSphere Austria is to continuously improve the understanding of the past, present, and future expected climate and its impacts in Austria and the Alpine region, as well as to provide the data foundations for climate monitoring and climate services, thereby serving society.

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.