Large Data Set Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are the units of daily mean temperature?
•C
What is the range of daily mean temperature?
0-35
What units are used for daily total rainfall?
mm
What does tr mean (daily total rainfall)?
Trace amounts of rain (>0.05mm)
What is the max daily total rainfall in the UK?
60mm
What is the max daily total rainfall worldwide?
102mm
What is the maximum daily total sunshine?
16hrs (~)
What is daily maximum relative humidity?
Percentage of air saturated with water vapour, measured in %
How is wind measured?
- Wind speed measured in kn (knots) or on the Beaufort scale (0-5 with 5 being windiest)
- Maximum gusts in kn
- Wind direction as a bearing or cardinal (compass) direction
What is the range of UK wind speed?
2-23kn
What is visibility?
How far can be seen into the horizon during day light (measured in m)
What is pressure measured in?
hPa (hectopascals)
What is the range of world wide wind speed?
2-14kn
What is the range of pressure?
~900-1100hPa
What is daily mean total cloud and what is it measured in?
eighths of the sky covered with cloud, Oktas
Which months have the highest average temperature in the UK?
July, August
Which locations are warmest in the UK?
Camborne, Heathrow, Hurn
Which locations are coldest in the UK?
Leeming, Leuchars
Which locations are warmer world wide?
Perth, Jacksonville
Which locations are colder world wide?
Beijing (has a wide range of temperatures, also gets very warm)
When was there a storm in the UK?
15-16th October 1987
When were the Florida hurricanes?
12th October 1987
1-2nd October 2015
