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Projection of annual maximum number of consecutive dry days for Hong Kong

Projection of annual maximum number of consecutive dry days for Hong Kong

Temperature

Rainfall

Mean sea level

Annual
rainfall

Annual maximum
daily rainfall

Annual maximum
5-day rainfall

Annual number of
rain days

Annual number of
extreme rainfall days

Average
rainfall intensity

Annual maximum number of
consecutive dry days


Under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios, there is no significant trend in the annual maximum number of consecutive dry days (daily rainfall < 1.0 mm is defined as dry day) in Hong Kong throughout this century. Average annual maximum number of consecutive dry days in Hong Kong during 1995-2014 is 43.

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Projected annual maximum number of consecutive dry days in Hong Kong under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.


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