3D Mapping of The Global Climate

Data analyst Alasdair Rae created unique 3D maps of the global population density. This idea inspired me to make three-dimensional maps depicting different climatic parameters. To create these maps, I used Worldclim data: average temperature (°C), precipitation (mm), solar radiation (kJ m-2 day-1), and wind speed (m s-1).

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Climate classification systems

The climate depends on many factors: latitude, long-term atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns, elevation, closeness to large water bodies and mountains, etc. Jointly, these factors influence the range of temperatures and the quantity of rain or snow each area obtains through the year and, accordingly, the spatial arrangement of biomes.

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The ‘White Christmas Map’ Reveals Every Country’s Chance of Snow on Christmas Day – and Every State too…

New research based on the last 9 years of December snowfall Russia (63.1%), Belarus (55.6%), Estonia (50.9%), and Lithuania (50.2%) officially lead the way when it comes to the odds of seeing a White Christmas. Back in the US, Alaska (62.8%), Vermont (52.3%), and Minnesota (36.9%) top the list, leaving the others in the dust (Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Texas).

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