Climate data and information

Objective

Collection and analysis of meteorological data, seasonal forecasts, monitoring of rainfall and temperatures.

The collection of quality data, analysis of variations/changes in climatic, meteorological, bioclimatic, and pedoclimatic conditions and their impacts on sensitive vital sectors. These services involve mastering the situations regarding rainfall, temperatures, evapotranspiration, winds, relative humidity, seasonal forecasts, Numerical Weather Predictions, etc.

Indicateurs

Climate data and information for West Africa and the Sahel.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Clear Answers

When are seasonal forecasts produced?

Seasonal forecasts are produced:

In mid-February for the countries of the Gulf of Guinea
At the end of April for the countries in the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa
Weekly for intra-seasonal forecasts
Every ten days for hydrological forecasts

What information is derived from seasonal forecasts?

Seasonal forecasts provide the following information:

Rainfall totals
Season start dates
Season end dates
Duration of dry spells
Streamflows in river basins

At the end of their work, experts also announce the possible implications of the season's forecasts and make recommendations.

How can the effects of climate change be mitigated?

To mitigate the effects of climate change, it is necessary to:

Stop or reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Or sequester carbon

What are seasonal forecasts based on?

Seasonal forecasts are based on, among other things, the analysis of the current situation and probable developments of Sea Surface Temperatures (SST), forecasts from global climate centers, statistical analyses of data from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and expert knowledge of the climate characteristics in West Africa and the Sahel.

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