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Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)

KNMI Climate Explorer

Online analysis platform allowing users to explore, analyse and visualise observational and climate model datasets, including custom time series and map-based diagnostics.

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What you can do with it

Input

  • Select a dataset, climate variable, location or region.
  • Upload a user-defined shape where needed.
  • Create and analyse custom time series and map-based diagnostics.
  • Compare observational, reanalysis and climate-model information.

Output

  • Custom climate maps, graphs and time series.
  • Statistical diagnostics and climate indicators.
  • Results from station data and gridded datasets, commonly at 0.1° or 0.5° resolution.

Use it to

  • Investigate weather and climate data for adaptation studies.
  • Analyse climatic impact drivers and trends.
  • Compare observations and projections.
  • Generate climate evidence without programming.

Why is it relevant to climate adaptation

Gives users access to a very broad collection of climate datasets and server-based analytical functions without requiring programming skills. It is valuable for technical climate analysis feeding adaptation studies, but it is not an adaptation tool in itself and users need sufficient climate knowledge to select methods and interpret results appropriately.

Used in

  • Global and international climate analysis using datasets from about 140 data providers.
  • Station-based and gridded analysis for authorities, researchers and consultants.
  • Daily to monthly updates for many contributing datasets.
  • Climate evidence for impact studies and adaptation decision-making.

Metadata

User Group
Commission services and/or AgenciesTransboundary networksNational authorities
Geographic coverage
Global
Spatial resolution

Most data available at 0.1 or 0.5 degree spatial resolution or local (station data)

Support of Adaptation Policy Cycle
Step 2: Assessing Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities
Adaptation sectors
AgricultureBiodiversityBuildings
Climate hazards
Heavy precipitation / extreme rainfallSea Level RiseHeat
Type of outputs
Maps and graphsDatasets and indicators
Temporality of data
Historical/pastPresentForward-looking
Language
English
Accessibility and usability
Moderate
Data sources
Public datasets from external providersProject-generated or processed datasetsUser-provided input data
Tool validation use
Peer-reviewed methodologyExpert validation / reputable institution

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