Observed U.S. Precipitation Change

Figure 2.12

This figure appears in chapter 2 of the Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment report.

http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highlights/report-findings/our-changing-climate/graphics/observed-us-precipitation-change

The colors on the map show annual total precipitation changes for 1991-2012 compared to the 1901-1960 average, and show wetter conditions in most areas. The bars on the graphs show average precipitation differences by decade for 1901-2012 (relative to the 1901-1960 average) for each region. The far right bar in each graph is for 2001-2012. (Figure source: adapted from Peterson et al. 2013e15600d0-290f-44e2-9b58-9ffd295ee6d2).

When citing this figure, please reference adapted from Peterson et al. 2013e15600d0-290f-44e2-9b58-9ffd295ee6d2.

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This figure was created on August 01, 2013.

This figure was derived from Monitoring and Understanding Changes in Heat Waves, Cold Waves, Floods, and Droughts in the United States: State of Knowledge .

References :

• Monitoring and Understanding Changes in Heat Waves, Cold Waves, Floods, and Droughts in the United States: State of Knowledge (e15600d0)

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