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Cologne Aug 19, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 29, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 15.8mm of rain on 2026-08-19 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 8.8mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 24, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-23. 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 24, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · construction

A cold stretch is on the way

low

4 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-22. 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 22, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Rainfall is trending above the usual

high

Around 16.3mm 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 21, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · construction

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 20.8 mmMax 20.1 °CMin 16.8 °CGusts 24.5 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 19, 2026.