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Explanation of Datasets Used for
Temperature and Precipitation Calculations

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Region Element and Dataset Used
National Precipitation - Divisional Data
Temperature - Combination of USHCN Version 2 Adjusted Data for historical temperature record (1895 - previous year) and near real-time data from divisional dataset using the first difference method
Regional Precipitation - Divisional Data
Temperature - Divisional Data
State Precipitation - Divisional Data
Temperature - Divisional Data
City Precipitation - USHCN Version 1 Adjusted Data for the historical precipitation record (1895 - previous year) and near real-time data from ASOS stations using the first difference method
Temperature - USHCN Adjusted Data for the historical temperature record (1895 - previous year) and near real-time data from ASOS stations using the first difference method. Non-adjusted temperature data for current month also provided for USHCN stations. These data have not been altered by any filters or adjustment routines and are intended to be used as single point measurements. When making comparisons to historical data, use of the adjusted data outlined above is recommended.
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NOAA Climate Monitoring / Climate At A Glance / Explanation / Help