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II. SITE DESCRIPTION

II.1. CLIMATE

1.- Reference weather station:

Huerta Espuña 
a.- Location (coordinates) of the reference weather station: 630.494;4.191.110  
b.- Distance (straight line) from the project area (centre point)(km):
c.- Elevation (m): 650 
d.- Period considered for rainfall data: 1960-1996 
e.- Period considered for temperature data series: 1960-1996 

  Anual averange S.D. Month average
J F M Ap My Ju Jul A S O N D
2- RainFall
(P. mm)
450    33  38  49  45  45  31  16  29  60  48  35 
3- PET
(mm)
750    15,5  18,4  30,2  45  74,9  105,4  141  132,3  91,9  56,1  29,1  17,2 
4- Mean temp
(T, ºC)
14    6,9  7,8  9,5  11,9  15,6  19,5  23,5  23,5  19,9  15  10,5  7,5 

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

6.- Mean of maximums of warmest months (ºC):
29,6 

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

55 

If available, please indicate return period (years):
 
b) Maximum monthly rainfall (mm) recorded during the period considered for rainfall data:
29 

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

3,5 


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

12 

10.- Bioclimatic classification (sensu Emberger) 

Type: Subhumid 
Other classification:  

11.- Microclimates:
YES Yes
- No
- Unknown
If present, describe: Gullies  

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