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Estonian climate atlas

The Climate Atlas is an interactive tool that provides an overview of changes in climate and hydrological indicators from 1961 to the present day. The atlas is based on long-term observational data and enables users to visually track how climate and water regimes have changed over time and across regions. The atlas includes maps and graphs of key indicators such as air temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity, water discharge, and water temperature. The data are based on reliable monitoring and make it possible to observe long-term trends and spatial differences. The Climate Atlas is intended for decision-makers, specialists, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of long-term changes in climate and water resources. The atlas supports planning and decision-making in water management, environmental protection, energy, agriculture, and climate change adaptation.

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What you can do with it

Input

  • Explore maps and graphs of air temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity, water discharge and water temperature since 1961
  • Compare long-term trends and spatial differences across Estonia

Output

  • Maps and graphs of long-term climate and hydrological indicators
  • Datasets and indicators based on long-term monitoring

Use it to

  • Understand long-term changes in Estonian climate and water resources
  • Support planning and decision-making in water management, environmental protection, energy and agriculture
  • Build an evidence base ahead of future climate-scenario development

Why is it relevant to climate adaptation

Provides a decision-maker-friendly overview of over 60 years of observed climate and hydrological change, but — as the tool owner notes — it currently covers only observational data, with no cost-benefit tools, limited participatory features and no dedicated user support; future scenarios are planned for later stages. The tool owner also recommends excluding storm and cold-wave hazards, since only monthly average wind speed and monthly minimum temperature are available.

Used in

  • National and subnational water management, environmental protection, energy, agriculture and climate adaptation planning in Estonia
  • First development phase of a tool intended to later incorporate future climate scenarios and risk assessment

Metadata

User Group
National authoritiesSubnational authoritiesResearchers supporting policy
Geographic coverage
Countries:
Estonia
Spatial resolution

Local

Support of Adaptation Policy Cycle
Step 2: Assessing Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities
Adaptation sectors
AgricultureBiodiversityEnergy
Climate hazards
Heavy precipitation / extreme rainfallFloodingHeat
Type of outputs
Maps and graphsDatasets and indicators
Temporality of data
Historical/past
Language
Estonian
Accessibility and usability
Moderate
Data sources
Public datasets from external providersProject-generated or processed datasetsMixed sources
Tool validation use
Expert validation / reputable institution

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