![]() ![]() Italy: average monthly precipitation 2015 Italy: average monthly precipitation 2016 Furthermore, even if precipitation increases, it does not necessarily increase the water availability for human consumption, which might eventually lead to drought conditions.Īnnual rainfall in Luxembourg-City 2008-2021 For instance, climate change can alter wind patterns and ocean currents, causing certain areas to experience reduced precipitation. Nevertheless, the effects of climate change on precipitation can vary depending on the location. Since 1900, the volume of precipitation in the United States has increased at an average rate of 0.20 inches per decade. Rising temperatures on Earth lead to increased evaporation which – ultimately – results in more precipitation. How does global warming affect precipitation patterns? Meanwhile, the driest states were located in the country's southwestern region, an area which – according to experts – will become even drier and warmer in the future. In fact, over the last decade, rainfall across the United States was generally higher than the average recorded for the 20th century. ![]() On the other hand, Nevada was the driest state, with only 8.46 inches of precipitation recorded.ĭespite Mississippi being the wettest state in 2022, Maine recorded the largest precipitation anomaly that year, around 7.89 inches above the 1901-2000 annual average. ![]() This was the highest precipitation within the 48 contiguous U.S. Precipitation changes have several implications for Scotland, affecting water resources, flood and drought risk and habitat loss.In 2022, Mississippi recorded 59.44 inches of precipitation. ![]() For example, projected changes in the region Scotland East are a decrease in summer months precipitation of 17% (-33% to 0%) and an increase in winter months precipitation of 12% (1% to 25%). The UK Climate Projections scenarios indicate that while the amount of annual precipitation will remain about the same, it is likely that winters will be wetter and summers will be drier. Ĭlimate change will have an effect on all weather patterns in Scotland. In 2011, summer precipitation was 31% higher than the baseline. Summer precipitation has not differed as much average summer precipitation in the 1990s was 4% below the 1961-1990 baseline and in the 2000s 15% above the baseline. In 2011, the winter precipitation was 7% lower than the baseline, increasing from 30% below the baseline in 2010. The average winter precipitation in the 1990s and 2000s was around 23% higher than the 1961-1990 baseline, compared to the 1960s which was around 9% lower. Annual precipitation in 2011 was 36% above the 1961-1990 baseline. The average annual precipitation in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s was higher than in previous decades, particularly the 1970s, which contained several years with below average rainfall. Status of Wild Bird PopulationsR,: 1975-2010Īn Official Statistics Publication For ScotlandĪnnual precipitation as a percentage of 1961-1990 average Status of UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Species in Scotland: 2008 Status of UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Habitats in Scotland: 2008 Nutrients Applied to Crops and Grass: 1986-2011Ĭhanges in Plant Species Richness: 1990-2007 Local Authority Collected Municipal Solid Waste (LACMSW),: 2000/01-2010/11ĭerelict and Urban Vacant LandR,: 2002-2011 Selected Commercial Fish StocksR,: 1960-2012Įxposure of the Population to All Sources of Radiation: 2003Īctivity Concentrations in Milk: 1966-2011 Orthophosphate Concentrations in Rivers: 1993-2011Ĭompliance with the EC Bathing Water Directive (76/160/EEC): 1988-2011 Nitrate Concentrations in Rivers: 1993-2011 Public Water Supplies - Water Abstracted and Supplied,: 2002/03-2011/12 Sensitive Habitats Exceeding Critical Loads for Acidification and Eutrophication: 1995-1997 to 2006-2008 Ground Level Ozone Concentrations: 1990-2011Įmissions of Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides from Large Combustion Plants: 1996-2011 Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations,: 1992-2011 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Adjusted to Take Account of Trading in the EU Emissions Trading SystemR,: 1990-2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by SourceR,: 1990-2010 Public Attitudes & Behaviours - Footnotes Perceived Immediacy of Climate Change: 2008įrequency of Use of Local Greenspace: 2011 Perceived Significant Environmental Problems: 2008Īgreement or Disagreement with Statements About Climate Change and the Environment: 2008 Gross Domestic Product (GDP)R,: 1979-2011Įlectricity Generation by SourceR,: 2000-2010 ![]()
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