DWD Explorer – German Climate Data

Interactive explorer for Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) OpenData. Visualize historical and current German climate data (temperature, precipitation, solar, wind).

DWD OpenData Overview

The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) OpenData portal provides a comprehensive archive of meteorological observations from across Germany. This explorable dataset offers high-quality, high-resolution measurements of air temperature, precipitation, wind speed/direction, and solar radiation.

By visualizing this data, researchers and weather enthusiasts can analyze local climate variability, track historical weather trends, and monitor extreme events with precision. The data supports granular temporal analysis, ranging from hourly observations to long-term daily averages.

Use the interactive explorer

Interact with the web app to explore stations, visualize weather trends, and access detailed station data. If the embed below does not load inside your browser, use the direct URL.

Direct URL: https://alexdum-dwd.hf.space.

About this Data

This dashboard visualizes high-resolution meteorological records from the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD). It aggregates open data to provide insights into air temperature, precipitation accumulation, wind speeds, and solar radiation across Germany.

How to navigate

Interactive Map

The map above displays all active weather stations. You can click on any marker to open a detailed analysis panel for that specific location. Use the “Find Station” dropdown in the sidebar to locate specific cities instantly.

Available Visualizations

  • Temperature: Historical timeline of air temperature.
  • Precipitation: Rain/Snow accumulation data.
  • Wind Rose: Frequency distribution of wind direction and speed.
  • Solar: Global radiation analysis (where available).
Data Resolution Note

Please note that this explorer currently provides hourly resolution data. While daily aggregations are visualized in the charts, raw data exports are provided in hourly format.

Need more help? View the full DWD User Guide for detailed instructions.

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