Precipitation in Saxony-Anhalt (and Thuringia)
Precipitation in Saxony-Anhalt (and Thuringia) stood at 28.1 mm in Sep 2026, according to German Meteorological Service (DWD), Climate Data Center. It is one of the indicators in the Monthly climate by region table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1881 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly climate by region table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 39.5 | 60.5 | 43.7 | 65.9 | 66.7 | 26.2 | 35.9 | 71.8 | 44.8 | 21.1 | |
| Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt | 31.6 | 53 | 46.1 | 51.3 | 83.6 | 37.5 | 24.6 | 44.4 | 33.4 | 15.9 | |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 28.1 | 38.2 | 48.9 | 44.7 | 72 | 40.1 | 20.3 | 40.2 | 27.2 | 15.6 |
Understanding precipitation in Saxony-Anhalt (and Thuringia)
Representing the spatial mean for a single federal state, this series tracks the monthly accumulated precipitation in mm within the borders of Saxony-Anhalt. Rain gauge readings and melted solid precipitation across the state are spatially interpolated to produce a uniform area average. While the parent row combines Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt into a consolidated figure, this entry separates the two jurisdictions to isolate Saxony-Anhalt from its partner state. It excludes rainfall recorded outside the state line, providing a focused view of moisture totals for this administrative area.
Evaluating changes on a year-on-year basis against the corresponding month of prior years accounts for recurring seasonal weather patterns, whereas sequential monthly comparisons often obscure underlying deviations due to natural cyclical variations. Early estimates published shortly after month-end reflect rapid automated station returns that are subject to routine revisions as delayed logs and secondary validations are processed. Analysts should note that an area-wide depth in mm represents an integrated territorial average rather than the exact accumulation at any single monitoring point.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series incorporate snowfall into the monthly precipitation depth?
- Yes, frozen precipitation such as snow and hail is melted to measure its liquid water equivalent in mm.
- How does this measurement relate to the joint Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt figure?
- This entry isolates the spatial territory of Saxony-Anhalt, whereas the joint row averages precipitation across both states combined.
- Why are early monthly releases updated in subsequent months?
- Preliminary releases rely on automated monitoring networks, with figures later refined as manual reports and quality checks conclude.