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Canadian Weather Station Averages
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This dataset offers a detailed look at Canada's climates, specifically highlighting the notable differences experienced during winters and summers across various provinces and locations. It includes seasonal and annual temperature data in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, alongside geographical details such as elevation and coordinates. The primary aim of this dataset is to facilitate data visualisation and analysis, enabling users to explore and understand Canadian weather patterns throughout the year.
Columns
- Provinces: Lists the Canadian provinces and places included in the dataset. There are 43 unique values, with no missing data.
- Weather station: Identifies the weather station from which data was collected. There are 40 unique values, with 7% of entries missing.
- Location: Provides the geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) for each place. There are 43 unique values, with no missing data.
- Elevation: Indicates the height of the place from sea level in metres and feet. There are 40 unique elevation values, with no missing data.
- January(Avg. high °C (°F)): The average high temperature for January, presented in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. There are 42 unique temperature values, with no missing data.
- January(Avg. low °C (°F)): The average low temperature for January, presented in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. There are 38 unique temperature values, with no missing data.
- July(Avg. high °C (°F)): The average high temperature for July, presented in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. There are 34 unique temperature values, with no missing data.
- July(Avg. low °C (°F)): The average low temperature for July, presented in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. There are 34 unique temperature values, with no missing data.
- Annual(Avg. high °C (°F)): The average high temperature for the entire year, presented in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. There are 36 unique temperature values, with no missing data.
- Annual(Avg. low °C (°F)): The average low temperature for the entire year, presented in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. There are 40 unique temperature values, with no missing data.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format. The file, named
canada_weather.csv, has a size of 9.09 kB and contains 10 columns. Based on the unique province values, there are 43 records or rows.Usage
This dataset is ideal for data visualisation projects, especially those utilising tools like Plotly, to demonstrate the significant climatic variations across Canada. It can be used for analysing seasonal temperature patterns, comparing winter and summer extremes, and understanding annual average temperatures in different Canadian locations.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is Canada, covering 43 distinct provinces and places. It includes data points such as temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit, and the elevation of each location from sea level. The data covers seasonal (winter and summer) and annual temperature averages.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data analysts and scientists focusing on weather and climate research.
- Students and educators interested in geographical and environmental studies.
- Beginners in data visualisation and those learning to work with tabular data.
- Anyone seeking to explore and visualise temperature extremes and seasonal variations in Canada.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Canadian Climate Extremes
- Canada Seasonal Temperature Data
- Canadian Weather Station Averages
- Canada Regional Climate Profiles
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Original Data Source: Canadian Weather Station Averages
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