Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world

Switzerland is particularly affected by climate change, with average temperatures rising faster than in most other countries. Long-term data shows why that’s the case. June 2025 was the second-warmest month in Switzerland since temperature measurements began in 1864. Extreme temperatures have also been recorded in other countries, from Europe to the United States. According to early predictions, 2025 is expected to be slightly less warm than last year, the hottest on record. However, there is a strong chance that new records will be set in the coming years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said recently. The rise in temperatures due to human-caused climate change affects every region of the planet. However, some countries are warming more than others. In Switzerland, climate warming is proceeding twice as fast as the global average, says the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss). Rising temperatures in Switzerland are affecting the population ...