Temperature and precipitation changes in the Midwestern United States: implications for water management
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Publication Title
International Journal of Water Resources Development
First page number:
1
Last page number:
17
Abstract
The Midwestern United States is the heartland of agriculture production, and changes in the hydro-climatology may affect both the quantity and the quality of production. Seasonal temperature and precipitation were analyzed for trends and shifts. The results indicate an increasing trend in spring temperature (6.4 °F) and summer precipitation (1.2 inches). Shifts in the variables were dominant during two periods: 1920–1930 and 1970–1990. The observed changes not only provide scientific reference for assessing the impact on water resources as a result of climate change, but also help water managers and planners in taking proactive decisions to mitigate the water stress in the region. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
Language
English
Repository Citation
Pathak, P.,
Kalra, A.,
Ahmad, S.
(2016).
Temperature and precipitation changes in the Midwestern United States: implications for water management.
International Journal of Water Resources Development
1-17.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2016.1238343