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II. SITE DESCRIPTION

II.1. CLIMATE

1.- Reference weather station:

 Torre de Moncorvo 
a.- Location (coordinates) of the reference weather station: X (m): 0663610.03 Y(m): 4559486.48; Zone: 29 
b.- Distance (straight line) from the project area (centre point)(km): 31 km 
c.- Elevation (m): 408 
d.- Period considered for rainfall data: 1943 - 1976 
e.- Period considered for temperature data series: 1951 - 1980 
  Anual averange S.D. Month average
J F M Ap My Ju Jul A S O N D
2- RainFall
(P. mm)		 516.8  127.0  58.9  47.3  61.2  43.5  43.9  29.6  13.0  9.4  30.6  51.4  63.4  64.5 
3- PET
(mm)		 815.7  38.0  12.1  17.5  36.7  53.8  82.8  123.2  150.3  141.8  98.4  59.8  25.8  13.6 
4- Mean temp
(T, ºC)		 15.2  6.3  6.4  8.2  11.4  14.0  16.7  21.6  24.2  24.4  21.2  16.2  10.6  7.2 
5.- Mean of minimum of coldest months (ºC):
4 
6.- Mean of maximums of warmest months (ºC):
30 
7.- a) Max. rainfall in 24 hours (mm) recorded during the period considered for rainfall data:

n/a 
If available, please indicate return period (years):
n/a 
b) Maximum monthly rainfall (mm) recorded during the period considered for rainfall data:
n/a 
8.- Duration (months) dry period (2T > P):

4 

9. Duration (months) vegetative period (t > 5ºC):
12 

10.- Bioclimatic classification (sensu Emberger) 
Type: Subhumid 
Other classification:  
11.- Microclimates:
- Yes
- No
YES Unknown
If present, describe:  
12. Please indicate any notable singularities of the site (exceptional winds, unusual weather, ):
Unknown 

REACTION: This research is supported by the "Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development" programme, under contract EVK2-2002-80025