Forecasts (2026) ERA5-Land Reanalysis

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Identification

• Journal: Climateverse
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-02-18
• Authors: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
• DOI: 10.71646/b5u9fm

Research Groups

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) on behalf of the Copernicus Programme

Short Summary

This paper describes ERA5-Land, a high-resolution global land surface reanalysis dataset, detailing its spatial and temporal coverage, variable content, and applications for environmental monitoring.

Objective

• To introduce and characterize the ERA5-Land high-resolution global land surface reanalysis dataset.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Global coverage with a grid spacing of approximately 9 km (0.1°).
• Temporal Scale: Hourly estimates from 1950 to near real-time (5-day lag).

Methodology and Data

• Models used: ERA5-Land reanalysis system.
• Data sources: Reanalysis product (ERA5-Land dataset itself is the subject of description, generated by integrating model simulations and observations).

Main Results

• ERA5-Land provides hourly estimates for over 50 land surface variables, including temperature, soil moisture, snow, precipitation, radiation, evapotranspiration, and wind.
• The dataset covers the globe at a spatial resolution of approximately 9 km and extends from 1950 to near real-time.
• It is identified as a crucial resource for applications such as heatwave analysis, soil moisture monitoring, and drought assessment, with specific utility noted for South Asia.

Contributions

• Provides a detailed description of the ERA5-Land dataset, a high-resolution and comprehensive resource for land surface studies.
• Highlights the dataset's utility for various environmental monitoring and climate impact assessment applications.

Funding

• Copernicus Programme (implied by licensing requirements).

Citation

@article{Forecasts2026ERA5Land,
  author = {Forecasts, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather},
  title = {ERA5-Land Reanalysis},
  journal = {Climateverse},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.71646/b5u9fm},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.71646/b5u9fm}
}