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Daily World Capital Climate Data
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This dataset provides historical daily weather information for 194 country capitals worldwide, covering the period from 2018 up to the current year-to-date in 2022. It offers a valuable resource for understanding global weather patterns and variations across major cities, capturing essential meteorological parameters to support various analytical and research endeavours.
Columns
- date: The specific date when the weather data was recorded. (1,745 unique dates, 100% valid)
- country: The name of the country corresponding to the capital city. (194 unique countries, 100% valid)
- city: The name of the capital city where the weather data was collected. (192 unique cities, 100% valid)
- Latitude: The geographical latitude coordinate of the city's location, ranging from -54.4 to 78.1.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude coordinate of the city's location, ranging from -176 to 179.
- tavg: The average air temperature for the day, measured in degrees Celsius (°C). (Ranges from -33.8 °C to 44.1 °C, with 3% missing values)
- tmin: The minimum air temperature recorded for the day, measured in degrees Celsius (°C). (Ranges from -39.3 °C to 38.5 °C, with 4% missing values)
- tmax: The maximum air temperature recorded for the day, measured in degrees Celsius (°C). (Ranges from -27.3 °C to 89.6 °C, with 4% missing values)
- wdir: The average wind direction for the day, expressed in degrees (°). (Ranges from 0° to 360°, with 13% missing values)
- wspd: The average wind speed for the day, measured in kilometres per hour (km/h). (Ranges from 0 km/h to 106 km/h, with 7% missing values)
- pres: The average sea-level air pressure for the day, measured in hectopascals (hPa). (Ranges from 860 hPa to 1,060 hPa, with 11% missing values)
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file named
daily_weather_data.csv, with a size of 25.85 MB. It features 11 distinct columns and contains approximately 325,000 records, providing daily measurements for each capital.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Time Series Analysis: Studying historical weather trends and patterns over time.
- Climate Research: Analysing climate change indicators and regional variations across capital cities.
- Data Analytics: Deriving insights into meteorological conditions and their potential impacts.
- Geographical Studies: Comparing weather phenomena across different geographical locations.
- Urban Planning: Understanding environmental conditions in major urban centres.
Coverage
The dataset covers 194 country capitals worldwide, providing daily weather observations. The geographical scope spans a wide range of latitudes and longitudes, encompassing all continents. The time range for the data collection is from 2018 through to the year-to-date in 2022. There are no specific demographic details as this is weather data. It is important to note that some columns such as average temperature, wind direction, and pressure have varying percentages of missing data, ranging from 3% to 13%.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Meteorologists and Climate Scientists: For research into global weather patterns and climate models.
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For projects involving time-series forecasting, environmental impact assessments, or geographical data comparisons.
- Students and Academics: As a resource for educational purposes and academic studies related to geography, environmental science, and data analysis.
- Developers: To integrate historical weather data into applications or services.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Capital Weather Records 2018-2022
- Daily World Capital Climate Data
- International Capital City Weather Archive
- Capital City Meteorological Data
- Global Daily Capital Weather Trends
Attributes
Original Data Source: Daily World Capital Climate Data
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