Changeability of the Meteorological Parameters Associated with Holiday Climate Index in Different Mountainous Regions of Georgia in 1956-2015

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Avtandil G. Amiranashvili
Liana G. Kartvelishvili
Nato B. Kutaladze
Lia D. Megrelidze
Marika R. Tatishvili

Abstract

Statistical data on meteorological parameters associated with the Holiday Climate Index (mean monthly maximum air temperature, mean monthly relative air humidity, cloud cover, monthly precipitation, wind speed) in thirteen mountainous regions of Georgia (Bakhmaro, Bakuriani, Borjomi, Goderdzi, Gudauri, Khaishi, Khulo, Lentekhi, Mestia, Pasanauri, Shovi, Stepantsminda, Tianeti) from 1956 to 2015 are presented. In particular, the changeability of the indicated meteorological parameters into 1986÷2015 in comparison with 1956÷1985 for above enumerated points is studied. 

Keywords:
Meteorological parameters, Holiday Climate Index.
Published: Dec 30, 2021

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Amiranashvili, A. G. ., Kartvelishvili, L. G. ., Kutaladze, N. B. ., Megrelidze, L. D. ., & Tatishvili , M. R. . (2021). Changeability of the Meteorological Parameters Associated with Holiday Climate Index in Different Mountainous Regions of Georgia in 1956-2015 . Journals of Georgian Geophysical Society, 24(2). https://doi.org/10.48614/ggs2420213326
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