Yorkshire & Humber Climate Change Adaptation

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projected change in maximum temperature



Spring Average Projected Change in Maximum Temperature The spring change in maximum temperature is similar across the region averaging at 1.7˚C. In despite of this, the Yorkshire Dales and the Humber coastal zone are highlighted from a lower increase of around 1.5˚C. These locations are affected by altitude and the reactions of the sea during and following the colder months.



Summer Average Projected Change in Maximum Temperature All sub-regions see an increase in the summer average maximum temperature. The Humber coastal zone has the lowest increase at 1.8˚C. However, the rest of Yorkshire average maximum temperature increases by 2.4˚C with those higher increases in South and West Yorkshire. This is the greatest range of temperature increase recorded.



Autumn Average Projected Change in Maximum Temperature A similar picture arises with the scenario in the autumn. All the sub-regions apart from the Humber coastal zone experience an increase in average maximum temperature of 2.2˚C. The coastal increase remains at 1.8˚C.



Winter Average Projected Change in Maximum Temperature This time of year sees the region divided into two. The Humber and south-east of Yorkshire receives an increase of above 1.4˚C. The north and west of Yorkshire see an increase below 1.4˚C. However, the margins of increase are not great. The divide indicates a greater winter maximum temperature increase in urban and coastal areas.