Rigo (2026) Variations in Seasonal Precipitation Patterns with Elevation in Catalonia (2016–2025)

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Identification

• Journal: Hydrometeorology
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-07-30
• Authors: Tomeu Rigo
• DOI: 10.3390/hydrometeorology1010001

Research Groups

• Not specified

Short Summary

This study models the regional precipitation regime in Catalonia using radar and lightning data, identifying distinct single and bimodal patterns of precipitation maxima throughout the year.

Objective

• To model the regional precipitation regime of Catalonia by analyzing radar and lightning fields across various altitudes.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Regional (Catalonia)
• Temporal Scale: Monthly and yearly patterns

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Not specified (precipitation regime modeling)
• Data sources: Radar and lightning fields

Main Results

• Precipitation maxima exhibit two primary behaviors:
  • Single mode: Peaks typically occur during the warm months of July and August.
  • Double mode (Bimodal): Peaks are concentrated in spring (March) and autumn (October or November).

Contributions

• Provides a characterization of the Mediterranean precipitation regime in Catalonia by integrating radar and lightning data to distinguish between unimodal and bimodal precipitation patterns.

Funding

• Not specified

Citation

@article{Rigo2026Variations,
  author = {Rigo, Tomeu},
  title = {Variations in Seasonal Precipitation Patterns with Elevation in Catalonia (2016–2025)},
  journal = {Hydrometeorology},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/hydrometeorology1010001},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrometeorology1010001}
}