Climate Change In Nevada
Climate change in Nevada has been measured over the last century, with the average temperature in Elko, Nevada increasing by , and precipitation increasing by up to 20% in many parts of the state. These past trends may or may not continue into the future. Potential changes Over the course of the 21st century, experts suggest that Climate change, climate in Nevada may change even more. Based on projections made by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and results from the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research climate model (HadCM2), a model that accounts for both greenhouse gases and aerosols, by 2100, temperatures in Nevada could increase by 3-4 °F (1.7-2.2 °C) in spring and fall (with a range of 1-6 °F [0.5-3.3 °C]), and by 5-6 °F (2.8-3.3 °C) in winter and summer (with a range of 2-10 °F [1.1-5.6 °C]). Precipitation is estimated to decrease in summer by 10% (with a range of -5% to -20%), to increase by 15% in s ...
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