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 Maximum air temperature in the coldest month (°C)
Characteristic Description
Name Maximum air temperature in the coldest month (°C) by Geographic localization (weather station); Annual
Regularity Annual
Source Portuguese Institute of Ocean and Atmosphere
First available period 2000
Last available period 2022
Dimensions
  • Data reference period
  • Geographic localization (weather station)
Concepts
  • WEATHER STATION:  A facility where scientific studies are conductedand atmospheric phenomena are observed for the purpose of making weatherforecasts. The information gathered by weather stations and satellites iscollated by computers at central departments and mathematical.
  • REFERENCE PERIOD:  The length of time for which data are collected, e.g. a specific day, month or year.
  • SURFACE AIR TEMPERATURE:  Temperature indicated by a thermometer exposed to the open air, sheltered from direct solar radiation, placed at about 1.5m above ground.
Definition Average maximum daily temperatures for the coldest month.
Formule (Sum Maximum Temperature)/ 30
Measure unit (symbol) Degree Celsius (°C)
Power of 10  0
Observations
Last update date 20/12/2023


information presented in 29/3/2024