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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2025-487
https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2025-487
24 Oct 2025
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Ground-Based Atmospheric Measurements at the Onsala Space Observatory (Sweden): Data & Trends (2009–2025)

Faustine Mascaut, Roger Hammargren, and Peter Forkman

Abstract. This study presents a comprehensive long-term dataset of ground-based atmospheric observations collected at the Onsala Space Observatory (OSO), Sweden, between August 2009 and April 2025. The dataset includes measurements of temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, precipitations, wind speed, gust and direction, and solar irradiance. It offers high-resolution insight into local weather patterns and seasonal variations, making it a valuable resource for climate monitoring and regional environmental studies. Preliminary analysis reveals a warming trend of ∼0.15 °C.yr-1, with significant seasonal contrasts: the most pronounced increase occurs in winter (203.3 % above the annual trend, so winters are becoming milder), followed by autumn (80.1 %), spring (62.3 %), and summer (32.9 %). Precipitation trends show a significant decrease over the study period. Anomalies such as the particularly cold winters in 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 or the particularly warm winter in 2019–2020 are highlighted and linked with the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) phases. This dataset complements existing data for local trend analysis and atmospheric modeling in northern Europe.

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We collected detailed weather measurements at the Onsala Space Observatory in Sweden from 2009 to 2025. The data show a clear warming, especially in winter, and less rainfall over time. Notable events include very cold winters in 2009–2011 and a warm winter in 2019–2020. This long record helps understand local climate change and supports future environmental research.
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