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    Projection of annual maximum number of consecutive dry days for Hong Kong

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    Projection of annual maximum number of consecutive dry days for Hong Kong

    Temperature

    Rainfall

    Mean sea level

    Annual
    rainfall

    Annual maximum
    daily rainfall

    Annual maximum
    5-day rainfall

    Annual number of
    rain days

    Annual number of
    extreme rainfall days

    Average
    rainfall intensity

    Annual maximum number of
    consecutive dry days


    Under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios, there is no significant trend in the annual maximum number of consecutive dry days (daily rainfall < 1.0 mm is defined as dry day) in Hong Kong throughout this century. Average annual maximum number of consecutive dry days in Hong Kong during 1995-2014 is 43.

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    Projected annual maximum number of consecutive dry days in Hong Kong under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.


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