Sinoga et al. (2010) Precipitation dynamics in southern Spain: trends and cycles

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Identification

• Journal: International Journal of Climatology
• Year: 2010
• Date: 2010-10-07
• Authors: José Damián Ruíz Sinoga, Ramón García Marín, Juan Francisco Martínez Murillo, Miguel A. Gabarrón‐Galeote
• DOI: 10.1002/joc.2235

Research Groups

Not specified in the abstract.

Short Summary

This study analyzed the temporal variability of precipitation in southern Spain from 1960 to 2006 to detect trends and cycles. It found significant spatial differences, with negative precipitation trends for east coast and inland stations, increasing trends for west coast stations, and a general seasonal decrease (especially in winter, autumn, and spring) across most regions.

Objective

• To determine whether there has been a decrease in precipitation in southern Spain.
• To evaluate if any observed decrease in precipitation is related to temporal cycles or constitutes a well-defined trend.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Southern Spain, specifically the Andalusia area of the Spanish Mediterranean, utilizing data from nine monitoring stations.
• Temporal Scale: 47-year period from 1960 to 2006.

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Statistical tests: Pettit test, temporal variability analyses.
• Data sources: Observational data series from nine precipitation monitoring stations.

Main Results

• Significant differences in precipitation were observed throughout the study period, varying based on the geographical location of the monitoring stations.
• A negative trend in precipitation was detected for stations located on the east coast and inland areas.
• An increasing trend in precipitation was observed for stations situated on the west coast.
• A general decreasing trend in seasonal precipitation was noted for all stations except those on the west coast, with this decrease being particularly pronounced in winter, autumn, and spring.

Contributions

This study provides a detailed regional analysis of precipitation trends and cycles in southern Spain, differentiating spatial patterns (east vs. west coast, inland) and seasonal impacts. It quantifies the presence of both decreasing and increasing trends in specific sub-regions, offering a nuanced understanding of climate variability in the Spanish Mediterranean.

Funding

Not specified in the abstract.

Citation

@article{Sinoga2010Precipitation,
  author = {Sinoga, José Damián Ruíz and Marín, Ramón García and Murillo, Juan Francisco Martínez and Gabarrón‐Galeote, Miguel A.},
  title = {Precipitation dynamics in southern Spain: trends and cycles},
  journal = {International Journal of Climatology},
  year = {2010},
  doi = {10.1002/joc.2235},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.2235}
}