Duquesne Climate Data
Since the early 1950s, Duquesne's climate has shifted by 0.0°C, driven largely by warmer all seasons. The trend accelerated after 1980, reaching 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Duquesne
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.
⬇️ DownloadDuquesne Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Duquesne based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadDuquesne Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Duquesne area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadDuquesne Hot and Cold Days
Duquesne Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duquesne's Climate
How much has Duquesne warmed since 1951?
Duquesne 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 Duquesne?
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 Duquesne?
Precipitation patterns in Duquesne have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Duquesne part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Duquesne is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across PA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Duquesne?
The climate data for Duquesne comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 2.54km grid cell nearest to Duquesne, located at coordinates 40.36°N, 79.87°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Duquesne?
The historical climate trends shown for Duquesne 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: Duquesne, PA
- Grid Coordinates: 40.36°N, 79.87°W
- Distance to grid center: 2.5 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data