Climate is a very important element of the environment, which on recent times has been characteri... more Climate is a very important element of the environment, which on recent times has been characterized by some change, like in the other part of the world, also in Albania. Those changes are reflected not only by different ongoing of meteorological elements but as well as in their interior character. In this presentation will be shown the results of various rainfall index for an 89 years period analyzed 1931-2019. The area selected is part on NW Albania, as one of most known for flooding over the recent years. Also, on this paper a drought analyze will be presented by SPI index evaluations, that is a very important information related to agricultural users and as well as for hydropower companies operating on that area. Another element to be emphasized is some important change reflected on the increase of the tendency for the amplitudes values of air temperature and some verified change in the rate between the rain and snow during the years in favor of rain, bringing up a decrease of s...
Summary. June 2021 was characterized by a gradual upward trend in air temperatures, which marked... more Summary. June 2021 was characterized by a gradual upward trend in air temperatures, which marked a deviation of +2.2°C against the norm. The most pronounced anomalies were observed at maximum air temperatures of +4.3°C. Meanwhile, the precipitation marked a decrease against the norm values of the period 1961÷1990 by -36.1%, while the number of days with precipitation above the 1.0mm threshold marked a decrease of -24.9%. Nationwide only the SE part of the country was characterized by above rainfall norm values. It should be noted that during this month a series of tropical nights were observed, while the maximum air temperatures at noon reached quite high values, but did not break national records from the historical point of view of meteorological observations. Following the assessment of the meteorological characteristics of June, are given some very important data for agriculture, such as the values of index of the ∑TA>10°C and NDVI. Data on wind speed at an altitude of 120 meters above the ground for the month of June is another important piece of information for calculating wind power, considered as a renewable energy source. Special atmospheric phenomena show the presence of African dust during a few days at the end of the month. Scientific information with some data on the sun as an important factor in climate formation concludes this bulletin.
Monthly Climate Bulletin Nr. 26 - 2019
Summary. February 2019 was characterized by the presence o... more Monthly Climate Bulletin Nr. 26 - 2019 Summary. February 2019 was characterized by the presence of warm air masses in most of the time by conveying the average air temperature higher than the rate values of around +1.7°C. Precipitation rates markedly low below the norm by about -74%, while the number of day’s precipitation over the 1.0 mm threshold was as much as 1/4 of the norm values. A special feature of this month was the observation of winds on February 23 and the presence of fires. For the wind situation observed during this month, a more detailed analysis follows including also the observed consequences. There are also some estimates of the temperature and rainfall performance on a continental scale and beyond for February 2019. Drought and some consideration about climate change are accompanied by the latest forest fires information surveyed during this month. The Bulletin concludes with a scientific article on the evaluation of fig tree species in the climate of our country.
ABSTRACT Skadar Lake - Consideration of Sustainable development, as one of Europe's n... more ABSTRACT Skadar Lake - Consideration of Sustainable development, as one of Europe's natural resources
Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological
conditions that ... more Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological conditions that prevailed during December 2019. This month was characterized by countrywide air temperatures with higher values than norm values of about +2.5°C, while the highest anomalies marked by maximum temperatures of +2.7°C. Precipitation were present and reached nationally close to the norm, while the rainy day above the threshold 1.0 mm were observed over a number of days that get up to 92% of the norm values. In the context of climate change, the vegetation period is analyzed more extensively, that during the year 2019 has been extended by approximately one month compare to the norm values. Also are given some summary considerations for the prevailing meteorological conditions of 2019 and respective changes compare to the norm values. The following includes information on the expected weather for the coming months and finally some paragraphs translated and adapted from David Wallance-Wells' most recent (2019) publication "An Uninhabited World - Life After Warming", where it is addressed especially the drought problem.
Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological
conditions that ... more Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological conditions that prevailed during February 2020. This month saw quite high air temperatures, which nationwide had a deviation from those of norm values +2.7°C, while the highest temperatures reached an anomaly of +4.1°C. Precipitation was at low levels reaching up to 2/3 of the rate values. They were also observed in fewer days (about 68%) of the multi-year average values. Snowfall was sporadic, scarce and only observed at altitudes and mountain ridges. The urban climate is followed by some information on climate change and some features that distinguished the 2019÷2020 winter season. Some data on the frosts that characterized this month are given in the field of agriculture. The extreme weather and lightning events observed this month are followed by information on the importance of some of the climate indicators needed for both the construction and operation of power transmission lines. Some of the expected meteorological phenomena for the spring 2020 season and subsequent months are accompanied by scientific information on the three conditions that a given year must meet to be considered a leap year.
The month of March 2020 marked very high air temperatures, which nationwide had a deviation again... more The month of March 2020 marked very high air temperatures, which nationwide had a deviation against those of the norm by about +2.1°C, while the strongest deviation was recorded by maximum temperatures with +3.1°C. The rains marked negative deviations in the northern part of the country and positive ones in the southern part. Across the country, rainfall was slightly above the norm and was observed on as many days as those of norm values. Snowfall was sporadic, sparse, and was observed only at high altitudes and mountain ridges accompanied by rapid melting after their fall. The urban climate is followed by some specific information about the declining rainfall for the first three months of 2020. For the field of agriculture some data are given on the beginning of the vegetation period and frosts. The climate and energy section include an icing material for March, which is an important indicator in the electricity transmission sector. Extreme weather events and lightning strikes this month are followed by some data on the expected meteorological phenomena for the coming months. A scientific article on the generation of hourly temperatures referring to the daily maximum and minimum temperatures concludes this bulletin along with some scientific information on the situation of water in the today’s world.
An overview of space weather and the synoptic situation precedes the analysis of the meteorologic... more An overview of space weather and the synoptic situation precedes the analysis of the meteorological conditions that prevailed during January 2020. This month was characterized by low rainfall reaching up to 1/3 of the norm values and observed in less days (approx. 43%) compare to multiannual average values. Snowfall was very low and only observed at high altitudes and mountain ridges. Meanwhile, nationwide air temperatures had higher values than normal at about +1.4°C, while the strongest anomalies were marked by +2.8°C of maximum temperatures. The amplitudes of air temperatures increased. Special weather situations with "wind gust" and fog have also been addressed. In the meantime, attention has been paid to the relationship between energy consumption and certain weather conditions (minimum temperatures), which marked the lowest values on a continental scale on certain days in Kosova and adjacent areas. An overview of medium to long term weather forecasts along with some scientific information on solar panel technologies that work even at night conclude this bulletin.
Climate is a very important element of the environment, which on recent times has been characteri... more Climate is a very important element of the environment, which on recent times has been characterized by some change, like in the other part of the world, also in Albania. Those changes are reflected not only by different ongoing of meteorological elements but as well as in their interior character. In this presentation will be shown the results of various rainfall index for an 89 years period analyzed 1931-2019. The area selected is part on NW Albania, as one of most known for flooding over the recent years. Also, on this paper a drought analyze will be presented by SPI index evaluations, that is a very important information related to agricultural users and as well as for hydropower companies operating on that area. Another element to be emphasized is some important change reflected on the increase of the tendency for the amplitudes values of air temperature and some verified change in the rate between the rain and snow during the years in favor of rain, bringing up a decrease of s...
Summary. June 2021 was characterized by a gradual upward trend in air temperatures, which marked... more Summary. June 2021 was characterized by a gradual upward trend in air temperatures, which marked a deviation of +2.2°C against the norm. The most pronounced anomalies were observed at maximum air temperatures of +4.3°C. Meanwhile, the precipitation marked a decrease against the norm values of the period 1961÷1990 by -36.1%, while the number of days with precipitation above the 1.0mm threshold marked a decrease of -24.9%. Nationwide only the SE part of the country was characterized by above rainfall norm values. It should be noted that during this month a series of tropical nights were observed, while the maximum air temperatures at noon reached quite high values, but did not break national records from the historical point of view of meteorological observations. Following the assessment of the meteorological characteristics of June, are given some very important data for agriculture, such as the values of index of the ∑TA>10°C and NDVI. Data on wind speed at an altitude of 120 meters above the ground for the month of June is another important piece of information for calculating wind power, considered as a renewable energy source. Special atmospheric phenomena show the presence of African dust during a few days at the end of the month. Scientific information with some data on the sun as an important factor in climate formation concludes this bulletin.
Monthly Climate Bulletin Nr. 26 - 2019
Summary. February 2019 was characterized by the presence o... more Monthly Climate Bulletin Nr. 26 - 2019 Summary. February 2019 was characterized by the presence of warm air masses in most of the time by conveying the average air temperature higher than the rate values of around +1.7°C. Precipitation rates markedly low below the norm by about -74%, while the number of day’s precipitation over the 1.0 mm threshold was as much as 1/4 of the norm values. A special feature of this month was the observation of winds on February 23 and the presence of fires. For the wind situation observed during this month, a more detailed analysis follows including also the observed consequences. There are also some estimates of the temperature and rainfall performance on a continental scale and beyond for February 2019. Drought and some consideration about climate change are accompanied by the latest forest fires information surveyed during this month. The Bulletin concludes with a scientific article on the evaluation of fig tree species in the climate of our country.
ABSTRACT Skadar Lake - Consideration of Sustainable development, as one of Europe's n... more ABSTRACT Skadar Lake - Consideration of Sustainable development, as one of Europe's natural resources
Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological
conditions that ... more Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological conditions that prevailed during December 2019. This month was characterized by countrywide air temperatures with higher values than norm values of about +2.5°C, while the highest anomalies marked by maximum temperatures of +2.7°C. Precipitation were present and reached nationally close to the norm, while the rainy day above the threshold 1.0 mm were observed over a number of days that get up to 92% of the norm values. In the context of climate change, the vegetation period is analyzed more extensively, that during the year 2019 has been extended by approximately one month compare to the norm values. Also are given some summary considerations for the prevailing meteorological conditions of 2019 and respective changes compare to the norm values. The following includes information on the expected weather for the coming months and finally some paragraphs translated and adapted from David Wallance-Wells' most recent (2019) publication "An Uninhabited World - Life After Warming", where it is addressed especially the drought problem.
Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological
conditions that ... more Space weather and synoptic situations precede the analysis of the meteorological conditions that prevailed during February 2020. This month saw quite high air temperatures, which nationwide had a deviation from those of norm values +2.7°C, while the highest temperatures reached an anomaly of +4.1°C. Precipitation was at low levels reaching up to 2/3 of the rate values. They were also observed in fewer days (about 68%) of the multi-year average values. Snowfall was sporadic, scarce and only observed at altitudes and mountain ridges. The urban climate is followed by some information on climate change and some features that distinguished the 2019÷2020 winter season. Some data on the frosts that characterized this month are given in the field of agriculture. The extreme weather and lightning events observed this month are followed by information on the importance of some of the climate indicators needed for both the construction and operation of power transmission lines. Some of the expected meteorological phenomena for the spring 2020 season and subsequent months are accompanied by scientific information on the three conditions that a given year must meet to be considered a leap year.
The month of March 2020 marked very high air temperatures, which nationwide had a deviation again... more The month of March 2020 marked very high air temperatures, which nationwide had a deviation against those of the norm by about +2.1°C, while the strongest deviation was recorded by maximum temperatures with +3.1°C. The rains marked negative deviations in the northern part of the country and positive ones in the southern part. Across the country, rainfall was slightly above the norm and was observed on as many days as those of norm values. Snowfall was sporadic, sparse, and was observed only at high altitudes and mountain ridges accompanied by rapid melting after their fall. The urban climate is followed by some specific information about the declining rainfall for the first three months of 2020. For the field of agriculture some data are given on the beginning of the vegetation period and frosts. The climate and energy section include an icing material for March, which is an important indicator in the electricity transmission sector. Extreme weather events and lightning strikes this month are followed by some data on the expected meteorological phenomena for the coming months. A scientific article on the generation of hourly temperatures referring to the daily maximum and minimum temperatures concludes this bulletin along with some scientific information on the situation of water in the today’s world.
An overview of space weather and the synoptic situation precedes the analysis of the meteorologic... more An overview of space weather and the synoptic situation precedes the analysis of the meteorological conditions that prevailed during January 2020. This month was characterized by low rainfall reaching up to 1/3 of the norm values and observed in less days (approx. 43%) compare to multiannual average values. Snowfall was very low and only observed at high altitudes and mountain ridges. Meanwhile, nationwide air temperatures had higher values than normal at about +1.4°C, while the strongest anomalies were marked by +2.8°C of maximum temperatures. The amplitudes of air temperatures increased. Special weather situations with "wind gust" and fog have also been addressed. In the meantime, attention has been paid to the relationship between energy consumption and certain weather conditions (minimum temperatures), which marked the lowest values on a continental scale on certain days in Kosova and adjacent areas. An overview of medium to long term weather forecasts along with some scientific information on solar panel technologies that work even at night conclude this bulletin.
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Summary. February 2019 was characterized by the presence of warm air masses in most of the time by conveying the average air temperature higher than the rate values of around +1.7°C. Precipitation rates markedly low below the norm by about -74%, while the number of day’s precipitation over the 1.0 mm threshold was as much as 1/4 of the norm values. A special feature of this month was the observation of winds on February 23 and the presence of fires. For the wind situation observed during this month, a more detailed analysis follows including also the observed consequences. There are also some estimates of the temperature and rainfall performance on a continental scale and beyond for February 2019. Drought and some consideration about climate change are accompanied by the latest forest fires information surveyed during this month. The Bulletin concludes with a scientific article on the evaluation of fig tree species in the climate of our country.
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conditions that prevailed during December 2019. This month was characterized by countrywide
air temperatures with higher values than norm values of about +2.5°C, while the highest
anomalies marked by maximum temperatures of +2.7°C. Precipitation were present and reached
nationally close to the norm, while the rainy day above the threshold 1.0 mm were observed over
a number of days that get up to 92% of the norm values. In the context of climate change, the
vegetation period is analyzed more extensively, that during the year 2019 has been extended by
approximately one month compare to the norm values. Also are given some summary
considerations for the prevailing meteorological conditions of 2019 and respective changes
compare to the norm values. The following includes information on the expected weather for the
coming months and finally some paragraphs translated and adapted from David Wallance-Wells' most recent (2019) publication "An Uninhabited World - Life After Warming", where it is
addressed especially the drought problem.
conditions that prevailed during February 2020. This month saw quite high air temperatures,
which nationwide had a deviation from those of norm values +2.7°C, while the highest
temperatures reached an anomaly of +4.1°C. Precipitation was at low levels reaching up to
2/3 of the rate values. They were also observed in fewer days (about 68%) of the multi-year
average values. Snowfall was sporadic, scarce and only observed at altitudes and mountain
ridges. The urban climate is followed by some information on climate change and some
features that distinguished the 2019÷2020 winter season. Some data on the frosts that
characterized this month are given in the field of agriculture. The extreme weather and
lightning events observed this month are followed by information on the importance of some
of the climate indicators needed for both the construction and operation of power transmission
lines. Some of the expected meteorological phenomena for the spring 2020 season and
subsequent months are accompanied by scientific information on the three conditions that a
given year must meet to be considered a leap year.
Summary. February 2019 was characterized by the presence of warm air masses in most of the time by conveying the average air temperature higher than the rate values of around +1.7°C. Precipitation rates markedly low below the norm by about -74%, while the number of day’s precipitation over the 1.0 mm threshold was as much as 1/4 of the norm values. A special feature of this month was the observation of winds on February 23 and the presence of fires. For the wind situation observed during this month, a more detailed analysis follows including also the observed consequences. There are also some estimates of the temperature and rainfall performance on a continental scale and beyond for February 2019. Drought and some consideration about climate change are accompanied by the latest forest fires information surveyed during this month. The Bulletin concludes with a scientific article on the evaluation of fig tree species in the climate of our country.
conditions that prevailed during December 2019. This month was characterized by countrywide
air temperatures with higher values than norm values of about +2.5°C, while the highest
anomalies marked by maximum temperatures of +2.7°C. Precipitation were present and reached
nationally close to the norm, while the rainy day above the threshold 1.0 mm were observed over
a number of days that get up to 92% of the norm values. In the context of climate change, the
vegetation period is analyzed more extensively, that during the year 2019 has been extended by
approximately one month compare to the norm values. Also are given some summary
considerations for the prevailing meteorological conditions of 2019 and respective changes
compare to the norm values. The following includes information on the expected weather for the
coming months and finally some paragraphs translated and adapted from David Wallance-Wells' most recent (2019) publication "An Uninhabited World - Life After Warming", where it is
addressed especially the drought problem.
conditions that prevailed during February 2020. This month saw quite high air temperatures,
which nationwide had a deviation from those of norm values +2.7°C, while the highest
temperatures reached an anomaly of +4.1°C. Precipitation was at low levels reaching up to
2/3 of the rate values. They were also observed in fewer days (about 68%) of the multi-year
average values. Snowfall was sporadic, scarce and only observed at altitudes and mountain
ridges. The urban climate is followed by some information on climate change and some
features that distinguished the 2019÷2020 winter season. Some data on the frosts that
characterized this month are given in the field of agriculture. The extreme weather and
lightning events observed this month are followed by information on the importance of some
of the climate indicators needed for both the construction and operation of power transmission
lines. Some of the expected meteorological phenomena for the spring 2020 season and
subsequent months are accompanied by scientific information on the three conditions that a
given year must meet to be considered a leap year.