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Record from Aug 21, 2026. Back to current conditions

Bern Aug 21, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 31, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 73.4mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 2.8mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 43.6mm of rain on 2026-08-21 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 19.1mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture

A dry stretch is forming

medium

6 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-22. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture

A cold stretch is on the way

medium

5 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-27. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 24, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 43.6mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.4mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 30.3 mmMax 19.7 °CMin 14.9 °CGusts 22 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 21, 2026.