Climatic study of Weather Patterns and Sustainability of measured data in Kosova
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climate, weather data, weather systems, western Balkans, KosovaAbstract
This scientific paper presents a climate study of cyclones, focusing on observed weather data in Kosova and examining the stability and implications of these data for climate modeling through a combined subjective and comparative approach. These methods were chosen due to the lack of similar research in the past. The study analyzes climatological data collected over a 20-year period (2003–2022), in conjunction with synoptic surface weather maps. The analysis identified a total of 328 cyclones during this period, with the highest intensity and maximum frequency occurring during the winter months. The conclusions of this paper are compared with findings from the wider region. As a result, a hypothesis was raised suggesting a reduction in the number of cyclones compared to earlier periods. The cyclones in this study are classified by intensity into three categories: weak, medium, and strong, based on atmospheric pressure values. Statistical analyses reveal a correlation between atmospheric pressure, wind dynamics, atmospheric precipitation, and cyclone activity analyzed using synoptic charts. Changes in the analyzed parameters highlight seasonal variations in cyclonic activity. Notably, atmospheric precipitation has increased by approximately 70.6 L/m² compared to three decades ago. This study also reveals low variability in wind speed, averaging 2.7 m/s over the 20-year period. By integrating the dynamics of weather systems with climatological data, this paper provides detailed insights into the number, frequency, and characteristics of cyclones affecting Kosova. The findings contribute valuable information on the stability and reliability of the latest climatological data, aligning with the standards set by the World Meteorological Organization.
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