Weather Station Data Analysis and Local Impacts of Global Climate Change in Suffolk County
Overview
This paper presents a week-long weather station data analysis for Suffolk County, documenting temperature, wind speed, air pressure, and precipitation measurements from May 27 to June 2. It examines local climate trends over the past 60 years and discusses the broader impacts of global climate change on the region, including rising maximum and minimum temperatures and increased precipitation patterns.
What this lab report covers
- Weather Station Data: Daily observations of temperature, wind speed, direction, air pressure, and precipitation over seven days
- Local Impacts of Global Climate Change: Analysis of temperature and precipitation trends in Suffolk County over 60 years
- Global Climate Change Mechanisms: Discussion of greenhouse gas emissions, human activities, and worldwide climate impacts including heatwaves and extreme weather events
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Weather Station Data
Date and Time | High Temp. | Speed of wind | Direction of the wind | Air pressure (height of water column, in cm) | Precip. (inches) | Sky Conditions |
27th May 11 am | 790F | 14 mph | SSW | 1023 mbar | 0 | 67% |
28th May 10 am | 680 F | 15 mph | SW | 1020 mbar | 0 | 59% |
29th May 11 am | 720 F | 16mph | SW | 1018 mbar | 0 | 63% |
30th May 3 pm | 810 F | 10 mph | NW | 1023 mbar | 0 | 70% |
31st May 5 pm | 690 F | 12 mph | NW | 1021 mbar | 0 | 61% |
1st June 9 am | 540 F | 15mph | NW | 1020 mbar | 0.02 | 32% |
2nd June 6 pm | 610 F | 11 mph | SW | 1021 mbar | 0 | 54% |
Daily high temperature typically ranges between 540 F and 810 F. 31st May was the warmest day while 1st June recorded the lowest temperature. The average wind speed ranges between 10 and 16 miles per hour over the course of the week. 1st June was the only day that rained with a rainfall of below one inch. The average barometric pressure in the region is 1021 mbar. The ability to predict a storm is enhanced by combining barometric pressure readings with wind speed. Steady fallings in barometric readings signify an approaching storm. There is no likelihood of a storm in this area.
Local Impacts of Global Climate Change
Maximum Temperature
The country's surface temperatures have been escalating for the last few decades, and the trend is the same for Suffolk County. On average, there has been a steady temperature rise the month of May the last 60 years.
Minimum temperatures
Minimum temperatures for the month of May have been increasing gradually in the last 60 years. Despite the ups and downs from one year to another, the minimum temperature is escalating.