Maximum and minimum temperature trends for the globe: An update through 2004

摘要: [1] New data acquisitions are used to examine recent global trends in maximum temperature, minimum and the diurnal temperature range (DTR). On average, analysis covers equivalent of 71% total land area, 17% more than previous studies. Consistent with IPCC Third Assessment Report, increased rapidly (0.204 vs. 0.141°C dec−1) from 1950–2004, resulting a significant DTR decrease (−0.066°C dec−1). In contrast, there were comparable increases (0.295 0.287°C 1979–2004, muting (−0.001°C Minimum almost all parts globe during both periods, whereas widespread was only evident 1950–1980.