Rainfall from June 1 to June 12 measures 4% lower than the long-term average

Between June 1st and June 12th, the rainfall was 4% lower than the long-term average. The Long Period Average (LPA) is a measure of average precipitation over 30 to 50 years, helping to smooth out variations in rainfall and improve forecasting reliability across different regions and timeframes.

ZeeBiz WebTeam | Jun 12, 2024, 08:49 PM IST

From June 1st to June 12th, rainfall was 4% below the long-term average. The Long Period Average (LPA) represents the average precipitation over a span of 30 to 50 years, aiding in more accurate forecasting by mitigating fluctuations in rainfall across regions and timeframes.

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What is Long Period Average Rainfall?

What is Long Period Average Rainfall?

The Long Period Average (LPA) signifies the mean volume of rainfall observed across a designated area throughout a specified timeframe, typically a month or a season.

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About

About

LPA represents the average precipitation levels aggregated over an extensive duration, commonly ranging from 30 to 50 years.

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Significance

Significance

Given the substantial variations in annual precipitation among regions, months, and even within the same geographical area or timeframe, the LPA serves to mitigate these fluctuations, facilitating more reliable forecasting.

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