On December 2, 1865, Arthur Joachim von Oettingen, professor of physics at the University of Tartu, began weather observations at his home. This marked the beginning of continuous meteorological measurements in Tartu, which continue to this day. The year 2025 will mark 160 years of organized and uninterrupted weather data collection and analysis in Estonia. To celebrate this, a series of events called METOBS 160 – 160 Years of Weather Measurement Interpretation will be held, highlighting the history, present and future of weather and climate science.
Organizers
Institute of Physics, University of Tartu
Tartu Observatory, University of Tartu
University of Tartu Museum
University of Tartu Natural History Museum
Estonian Environment Agency
Estonian Academy of Sciences
Estonian Geophysical Committee
Estonian Meteorological Society
Schedule of Events and Activities
Meteorology Day: “Early Warning Saves in Extreme Conditions”, organized by the Estonian Environment Agency, March 27, 2025 View details
Science Afternoon: “How to Manage Climate Change Scientifically?”, location: Estonian Academy of Sciences Hall. 08.04.2025 View details
Climate Exhibition: “Tangible Climate”, location: University of Tartu Natural History Museum. 28.04.2025 View details
Celebration of Juhan Ross’s 100th Anniversary , location: Tartu Observatory. 16.05.2025 View details
Open Days at the Estonian Environment Agency’s weather stations, May 17, 2025.
location: Tartu-Tõravere Meteorological Station. View details
Open House Days, location: Environmental Agency weather stations. May 17, 2025. View details
Physics Building Weather Station Seminar, location: University of Tartu, Physicum. 21.05.2025
Selection of the Weather Event of the Year June–July 2025 View details
Meteorological Society Gathering, location: Saaremaa. July 19–20, 2025 View details
Opening of the New Harku Building, location: Harku. Autumn 2025 View details
METOBS 160 Orienteering Course in Tartu. Autumn 2025 View details
Climate Science Conference, location: University of Tartu Library and Physicum. November 27-28, 2025 View details