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Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution (version 2) edit
We present version 2 of the global maps of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification at 1-km resolution for the past (1901–2020) and future (2041–2099) conditions based on constrained CMIP6 projections. [1]
The historical maps (1901–1930, 1931–1960, 1961–1990, and 1991–2020) are based on high-resolution observation-based climatologies. The future maps (2041–2070 and 2071–2099) are based on downscaled and bias-corrected climate projections for seven shared socio-economic pathways (SSPs). A subset of 42 models was selected based on plausible CO2-induced warming rates from an initial evaluation of 67 models, enhancing accuracy and reducing uncertainties.
The global maps are available here, while the sections below organize the maps per geographic region, period, and climate types. All the maps are available at the Köppen-Geiger maps for 1901–2099 based on constrained CMIP6 projections category.
The original maps at 1-km resolution can be downloaded for free at http://www.gloh2o.org/koppen/. The maps can also be visualized using this interactive web interface.
When using the maps in any publication, please cite the following paper:
- Beck, H.E., McVicar, T.R., Vergopolan, N., Alexis, B., Lutsko, N.J., Dufour, A., Zeng, Z., Jian, X., van Dijk, A.I.J.M., Miralles, D.G. High-resolution (1 km) Köppen-Geiger maps for 1901–2099 based on constrained CMIP6 projections. Scientific Data. doi:10.1038/s41597-023-02549-6 (2023).
Maps organized per geographic region edit
Other areas: Western Sahara
‡: partly located in Africa
Limited recognition: Taiwan
‡: partly located in Asia
Limited recognition: Kosovo
‡: partly located in Europe
‡: partly located in North America
Other territories: French Guiana
Maps organized per period and climate projection scenarios edit
- Past Period:
- Future Period:
Maps organized per climate types edit
- Tropical (A):
- Monsoon: Monsoon (Am).
- Rainforest: Rainforest (Af).
- Savannah: Savannah (Aw).
- Arid (B):
- Desert: Cold Desert (BWk), Hot Desert (BWh).
- Steppe: Cold Steppe (BSk), Hot Steppe (BSh).
- Temperate (C):
- Cold (D):
- Dry Summer: Cold, Dry Summer (Dsc), Hot, Dry Summer (Dsa), Very Cold Winter, Dry Summer (Dsd), Warm, Dry Summer (Dsb).
- Dry Winter: Cold, Dry Winter (Dwc), Hot, Dry Winter (Dwa), Very Cold Winter, Dry Winter (Dwd), Warm, Dry Winter (Dwb).
- No Dry Season: Cold Summer, No Dry Season (Dfc), Hot Summer, No Dry Season (Dfa), Very Cold Winter, No Dry Season (Dfd), Warm Summer, No Dry Season (Dfb).
- Polar (E):
- Frost: Frost (EF).
- Tundra: Tundra (ET).
References edit
- ↑ "High-resolution (1 km) Köppen-Geiger maps for 1901–2099 based on constrained CMIP6 projections". Scientific Data. DOI:10.1038/s41597-023-02549-6.