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Projection of average rainfall intensity for Hong Kong

Projection of average rainfall intensity 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, the annual average rainfall intensity (i.e. annual rainfall divided by the number of rain days) is expected to increase throughout this century. Average rainfall intensity in Hong Kong during 1995-2014 is 23.8mm/day.

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Projected annual average rainfall intensity in Hong Kong under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.


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