climate

statistical description of weather in terms of the mean and variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands or millions of years

Note 1

The classical period for averaging these variables is 30 years, as defined by the World Meteorological Organization.

Note 2

The relevant quantities are most often near-surface variables such as temperature, precipitation and wind.

Bron

Adapted from IPCC, 2014

Norm

NEN-EN-ISO 14090:2019 en

Titel

Adaptation to climate change - Principles, requirements and guidelines

Paragraaf

3.4

climate

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