Meteorological Data from Chios: May 2024 Baseline Measurements for the MUSICA Project

May 2024 – Chios (Chiostown)

Introduction

The present meteorological data is collected from the weather station in Chiostown, located in Chios, and is published on the Zenodo platform for open access. The station is positioned at an elevation of 32 meters, and the data includes measurements of temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction, covering the period from May 1st to May 31st, 2024.

Purpose

These measurements are conducted as part of the MUSICA project, which aims to monitor climate changes in the Chiostown area and the broader region of Chios. The data for May 2024 captures the transition from spring to early summer, offering insights into the warming trend and dry conditions typical for the region during this period.

Content

The files include:

• Date and time of recording: For accurate time tracking of the data.
• Temperature: Daily average, maximum, and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C).
• Rainfall: Daily rainfall in millimeters (mm).
• Wind speed: Average and maximum daily wind speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).
• Wind direction: The prevailing wind direction of the day.

Data Highlights for May 2024

• Highest temperature: 28.8°C, recorded on May 19th, 2024, at 18:20.
• Lowest temperature: 12.3°C, recorded on May 15th, 2024, at 05:00.
• Total rainfall: 1.2 mm, with the highest daily rainfall of 1.19 mm recorded on May 11th, 2024.
• Highest wind speed: 56.3 km/h, recorded on May 27th, 2024, at 10:40.

Data Usage

The data is free to use. Users are welcome to download, analyze, and utilize the data for personal, educational, or research purposes, as well as for developing applications and tools that contribute to understanding and addressing weather and climate phenomena