Contra Costa Centre Climate Data
From 1951 to the present, average temperatures in Contra Costa Centre have increased by about 0.0°C, especially during all seasons. Since 1980, the warming rate has hovered near 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Contra Costa Centre
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadContra Costa Centre Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Contra Costa Centre based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadContra Costa Centre Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Contra Costa Centre area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadContra Costa Centre Hot and Cold Days
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Contra Costa Centre Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contra Costa Centre's Climate
How much has Contra Costa Centre warmed since 1951?
Contra Costa Centre has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Contra Costa Centre?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Contra Costa Centre?
Precipitation patterns in Contra Costa Centre have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Contra Costa Centre part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Contra Costa Centre is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across CA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Contra Costa Centre?
The climate data for Contra Costa Centre comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 6.33km grid cell nearest to Contra Costa Centre, located at coordinates 37.98°N, 122.03°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Contra Costa Centre?
The historical climate trends shown for Contra Costa Centre are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Contra Costa Centre, CA
- Grid Coordinates: 37.98°N, 122.03°W
- Distance to grid center: 6.3 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data