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II. SITE DESCRIPTION

II.1. CLIMATE

1.- Reference weather station:

"La pépinière & La Blache"  
a.- Location (coordinates) of the reference weather station:  
b.- Distance (straight line) from the project area (centre point)(km):  
c.- Elevation (m):  
d.- Period considered for rainfall data: 1984-1993 
e.- Period considered for temperature data series: 1984-1993 

  Anual averange S.D. Month average
J F M Ap My Ju Jul A S O N D
2- RainFall
(P. mm)
858                           
3- PET
(mm)
                           
4- Mean temp
(T, ºC)
10.2                           

5.- Mean of minimum of coldest months (ºC):
 

6.- Mean of maximums of warmest months (ºC):
 

7.- a) Max. rainfall in 24 hours (mm) recorded during the period considered for rainfall data:

100 

If available, please indicate return period (years):
 
b) Maximum monthly rainfall (mm) recorded during the period considered for rainfall data:
 

8.- Duration (months) dry period (2T > P):


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

7-8 

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, ):
 

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