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Number of days available for climatic review

ParameterJanFebMarAprMayJun
Tmax340305341345372359
Tmin340305341346372357
Duration of sunshine000000
Precipitation938795109124120
Humidity/Visibility928391104123118


ParameterJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tmax368369359365358367
Tmin371372360365359372
Duration of sunshine000000
Precipitation128128120124120124
Humidity/Visibility122121118117118124


Climate data is usually derived from meteorological data of a certain number of years. The actual number of recorded years may vary from only a couple to 50 years or more. The quality of climate data depends on the number of available recorded years. Fewer years means less reliable data. The standart-period for reliable climate data is 30 years. For example, the mean monthly temperature for, let's say January, would ideally calculated from a total number of 930 recorded January-days. However, the usual number of recorded days is much smaller. The table above shows the actual number of recorded days for every parameter measured.
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Dunhuang 0.0 km
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