Abstract

Investigating the influence of ultrafine particles (UFP) on heavy rainfall events reveals a nuanced relationship between atmospheric composition and weather phenomena. This paper analyzes heavy rainfall events around the region of Frankfurt Airport and UFP data acquired by the Hessian Agency for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology, and discusses what influence UFP may have on the hydrologic cycle. While a direct correlation remains inconclusive, daily average analysis suggests a potential link between elevated UFP counts and impending heavy rainfall, affecting the hydrologic cycle. Further in-depth analysis is required to validate this supposition and better understand the effects of UFP´s influence on the hydrologic cycle.