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https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-8-951-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-8-951-2017
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26 Oct 2017
Research article |  | 26 Oct 2017

Climate indices for the Baltic states from principal component analysis

Liga Bethere, Juris Sennikovs, and Uldis Bethers

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We define three new climate indices based on monthly mean temperature and total precipitation values that describe the main features of the climate in the Baltic states. Higher values in each index correspond to (1) less distinct seasonality and (2) warmer and (3) wetter climate. It was calculated that in the future all three indices will increase. Such indices summarize and illustrate the spatial features of the Baltic climate, and they can be used in further analysis of climate change impact.
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