Health Indicator Report of Climate Change: Precipitation
Although they are more difficult to measure than temperature, precipitation patterns seem to be affected by climate change as well. The greatest effect is on the hydrological cycle rather than precipitation levels alone. As temperatures continue to increase, there will be more evaporation and consequently a greater amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. This increase in water vapor will produce higher-intensity precipitation events even if total precipitation levels in a specific area are decreasing (1). Intense precipitation events and the frequency at which they occur could also alter maximum and minimum levels of precipitation that are usually observed.
Precipitation: Least Winter Precipitation by Climate Divisions and Month/Year, Utah, Jan 1969 - Dec 2009
Notes
Winter months include December, January, and February.Data Source
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Climatic Data Center- Average Summer Precipitation by Climate Divisions and Month/Year, Utah, Jun 1972 - Aug 2011
- Average Winter Precipitation by Climate Divisions and Month/Year, Utah, Jan 1972 - Jan 2012
- Maximum Summer Precipitation by Climate Divisions and Month/Year, Utah, Jun 1969 - Aug 2009
- Maximum Winter Precipitation by Climate Divisions and Month/Year, Utah, Jan 1969 - Dec 2009
- Least Summer Precipitation by Climate Divisions and Month/Year, Utah, Jun 1969 - Aug 2009
Definition
The amount of rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc. that falls from the sky measured in inches.Numerator
Not ApplicableDenominator
Not Applicable
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Published on 10/18/2012
