Weather and climate: AgERA5
This dataset provides daily surface meteorological data for the period from 1979 to present as input for agriculture and agro-ecological studies. This dataset is based on the hourly ECMWF ERA5 data at surface level and is referred to as AgERA5. Acquisition and pre-processing of the original ERA5 data is a complex and specialized job
Dataset characteristics
- Spatial resolution: 0.1 x 0.1 degree
- Spatial coverage: 90ºN to 90ºS
- Temporal resolution: daily
- Temporal coverage:1979-present
- Update frequency / latency: 8 days
- Version: 1.0
- License: Copernicus license
- Official website: https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/sis-agrometeorological-indicators?tab=overview
Variables included
| Variable name | Description | Temporal resolution | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10m wind speed | Mean wind speed at a height of 10 metres above the surface over the period 00h-24h local time | daily | m/s |
| Max. temperature | Air temperature at a height of 2 metres above the surface. Maximum of 00-24h period local time. | daily | K |
| Mean temperature | Air temperature at a height of 2 metres above the surface. Average of 00-24h period local time. | daily | K |
| Min. temperature | Air temperature at a height of 2 metres above the surface. Minimum of 00-24h period local time. | daily | K |
| Precipitation | Total volume of liquid water (cubic mm) precipitated over the period 00h-24h local time per unit of area (mm sq.), per day. | daily | mm/day |
| Relative humidity | Relative humidity at 06h, 09h, 12h. 15h, 18h (local time) at a height of 2 metres above the surface. This variable describes the amount of water vapour present in air expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature. | daily | % |
| Solar radiation | Total amount of energy provided by solar radiation at the surface over the period 00-24h local time per unit area and time. | daily | J/m2/day |