Temperature trends and characteristics during 1957-2016 over Hangzhou, China

Abstract

Abstract. This research analysed the temperature trend and characteristics of Hangzhou, China, during 1957-2016. For residents to choose the best travel time and improve the quality of their life. The results show that the average value of temperature during 1957-2016 is 16.90 °C with the trend of 0.33 °C per decade. For seasonal change, highest temperature occurs in the summer, the lowest value appears in the winter, further observation shows that temperature in July and August shows the maximum value, and in December, January and February shows the lowest value. The value of temperature about worst 20%, 50% and best 20% is in an upward trend.