Mild weather changes over China during 1971-2014: Climatology, trends, and interannual variability.

ABSTRACT: While previous studies largely focus on extreme events, little is known about the behaviors of mild weather, a positive and pleasant condition occurring frequently, directly associated with outdoor activities, and highly relatable to the public. Here we examine the climatological characteristics and long-term trends of mild weather over China during 1971-2014, as well as the possible linkage with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation. It is found that, on average, China experiences 94.5 days (25.4% of all days) of mild weather in a year, and the annual number of mild days increased by 1.02% per decade (3.73 days per decade) during 1971-2014, especially in summer (1.54% per decade), spring (1.49% per decade), and autumn (1.03% per decade). We also find that most parts of China have been experien

SUBMITTER: Lin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6382875 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature