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Precipitation

Definition

Integration of solid and liquid precipitation rate reaching the ground over several time intervals. The reference requirement refers to integration over 24h. (https://gcos.wmo.int/en/essential-climate-variables/precipitation/ecv-requirements)

GEOGLAM Agriculture Indicator Category
Agricultural Land Includes or is Indicated by

All agriculture, rangelands, pastures; especially rainfed agriculture, but is important for determining water resources for irrigated areas.

EAV Stewards
Within Season Requirements:
Application or Policy Supported Related Variables Frequency of Update Spatial Unit

SDG 2, SDG6, Agrometeorological Variables, Irrigation/Water, Rangeland monitoring, Livestock, SDG Indicator 15.3.1

Daily, near real time

Currently coarse-level raster, much finer (1km) desired