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Paris broke its historical rainfall record in 2024

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The Editor

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The official number has just come in, and not surprisingly, given the weather we've had in recent months, Paris has officially broken its rainfall record. Indeed, according to a study conducted by Météo France, there were 900.9 millimeters of precipitation last year, which is one-tenth more than the previous record from 2000.

It had been 24 years since it last rained this much in the streets of Paris. With a provisional average of 900 liters per square meter, the year 2024 has certainly been quite rainy. A new record set at the last moment, especially thanks to a little unexpected drizzle during the Christmas night. And while some might find that a bit disappointing, we can’t help but see the bright side and say that it’s not too bad for the planet.


Humidity like it’s raining

We’ve known for a few months now, 2024 has been a rainy year. We’ll remember the opening ceremony of the Olympics, which took place entirely in the rain. Or the passage of Hurricane Kirk, which generated over 70 mm of rainfall — that’s p...more than a month of average rain — in just a few hours.

And while, overall, the entirety of French territory has been affected by these torrential rains, the capital and, more generally, the Île-de-France region stand out particularly, with the highest increase in precipitation. Indeed, there’s an anomaly observed between +44 and +48%, something we've never seen before.


The Year of All Records

Thanks to these utterly shocking numbers, the year 2024 ranks in France as one of the 10 rainiest years ever recorded. This record is partly due to climate change, which joins the equally sad record of the hottest year ever recorded. A title that has been sadly broken every year for the past 2 or 3 years.

To complete the picture, Météo France reports a humidity level of 100%, which means we're experiencing saturation that explains the mist and fog that have been so prevalent in recent weeks. In light of these observations, the City of Paris has announced its intention to launch a major prevention campaign, especially to raise awareness about flood risks. In any case, no drastic improvements are expected for 2025, so we're telling you, it's the perfect time to invest in a good umbrella.