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Time Bias Corrected U.S. Divisional Temperature-Precipitation-Drought Index, 1895 to 1993

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| DOI: 10.5065/MH6E-SQ58
 
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This historical dataset is recommended for ancillary use only and not as a primary research dataset. It has likely been superseded by a newer, improved dataset.

Abstract:

This dataset from NCDC (DSI 9640) contains monthly average temperature, precipitation, and Palmer Drought Indices: drought severity (PDSI), hydrological drought (PHDI), Z index, and modified drought severity (PMDI), for each climatic division in the 48 contiguous U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The period of record is January 1895 to April 1993. Monthly averages within a climatic division have been calculated by giving equal weight to stations reporting both temperature and precipitation.

NOTE: This dataset has been superseded by a newer version that is available from NCEI.

Temporal Range:
1895-01 to 1993-04
Variables:
Air Temperature Palmer Drought Severity Index Precipitation Amount
Vertical Levels:
Ground or water surface
Temporal Frequencies:
Every month
Data Types:
Platform Observation
Data Contributors:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC
National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Related Resources:
Newer Version of this Dataset at NCEI
Total Volume:
19.41 MB
Data Formats:
ASCII (see dataset documentation)
Metadata Record:
Data License:
Data LicenseThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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