Post by knot on Feb 18, 2019 6:22:48 GMT -5
Estimated Climate Averages and Records
I have established this thread chiefly to compile estimated climate averages and records for certain regions or localities which otherwise yield none. Such estimation(s) might include combining climate data from existing, nearby stations of which lie astride similar coordinates to the estimated location—thereby yielding reasonably accurate climatic data though an educated guess, so to speak.
I shall begin with the example of Lake Eucumbene, particularly Rhine Falls (which is already a forecast location on Weatherzone [AU], yet unfortunately without averages or records in regards to its climate); plainly, I've compiled total precipitation figures from Green Hills State Forest, NSW (Riverina and Tumut Shire regional), and sunshine figures from Cabramurra SMHEA. Other averages and records were sourced chiefly from Kiandra Chalet, Cabramurra SMHEA (old & new), and Thredbo Village approximation(s).
Rhine Falls, NSW; Snowy Mountains, Australia; 1,305 m AMSL; 36° 10' 55.92" S:
What have I done to acquire the average and record highs and lows, might you ask? Quite simple; I had merely added 1.8° C across the monthly maximums for Cabramurra SMHEA (1,475 m AMSL)—likewise decreasing the monthly minimums by 1.5° C, as Eucumbene is not located astride a lofty ridge like Cabramurra; instead, a relatively flat tableland, thereby allowing for steeper plummeting. Standard lapse-rate mechanics were put to quite some good use in this particular situation.
As for the absolute record maximums, I had used a newer, rather up-to-date station of Cabramurra SMHEA AWS for to achieve this; 1996-2019, as opposed to 1955-1999; the new station lies at 1,482 m AMSL, whilst the old station lies at 1,475 m AMSL—which is not an altitudinal disparity in the slightest. For to achieve the records, I've simply added 1.8° C, as I had done likewise with its averages.
Contrarywise, for the absolute record minimums, I've tinkered slightly with those of Thredbo Village; warmed them up by 1.0° C, that is to say. The location of Thredbo Village astride a deep valley—Crackenback Valley—allows for steeper plummeting than most Eucumbene localities...apart from Providence Portal, of course, as that is a major frost-hollow (the Eucumbene River often freezes solid up that way).
Looking forward to some of your very own invention(s) meself, I must say!
I have established this thread chiefly to compile estimated climate averages and records for certain regions or localities which otherwise yield none. Such estimation(s) might include combining climate data from existing, nearby stations of which lie astride similar coordinates to the estimated location—thereby yielding reasonably accurate climatic data though an educated guess, so to speak.
I shall begin with the example of Lake Eucumbene, particularly Rhine Falls (which is already a forecast location on Weatherzone [AU], yet unfortunately without averages or records in regards to its climate); plainly, I've compiled total precipitation figures from Green Hills State Forest, NSW (Riverina and Tumut Shire regional), and sunshine figures from Cabramurra SMHEA. Other averages and records were sourced chiefly from Kiandra Chalet, Cabramurra SMHEA (old & new), and Thredbo Village approximation(s).
Rhine Falls, NSW; Snowy Mountains, Australia; 1,305 m AMSL; 36° 10' 55.92" S:
What have I done to acquire the average and record highs and lows, might you ask? Quite simple; I had merely added 1.8° C across the monthly maximums for Cabramurra SMHEA (1,475 m AMSL)—likewise decreasing the monthly minimums by 1.5° C, as Eucumbene is not located astride a lofty ridge like Cabramurra; instead, a relatively flat tableland, thereby allowing for steeper plummeting. Standard lapse-rate mechanics were put to quite some good use in this particular situation.
As for the absolute record maximums, I had used a newer, rather up-to-date station of Cabramurra SMHEA AWS for to achieve this; 1996-2019, as opposed to 1955-1999; the new station lies at 1,482 m AMSL, whilst the old station lies at 1,475 m AMSL—which is not an altitudinal disparity in the slightest. For to achieve the records, I've simply added 1.8° C, as I had done likewise with its averages.
Contrarywise, for the absolute record minimums, I've tinkered slightly with those of Thredbo Village; warmed them up by 1.0° C, that is to say. The location of Thredbo Village astride a deep valley—Crackenback Valley—allows for steeper plummeting than most Eucumbene localities...apart from Providence Portal, of course, as that is a major frost-hollow (the Eucumbene River often freezes solid up that way).
Looking forward to some of your very own invention(s) meself, I must say!