Temperature and precipitation changes in the Midwestern United States: implications for water management

Pratik Pathak, Ajay Kalra and Sajjad Ahmad

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2017, vol. 33, issue 6, 1003-1019

Abstract: The Midwestern United States is the heartland of agriculture production, and changes in the hydro-climatology may affect both the quantity and the quality of production. Seasonal temperature and precipitation were analyzed for trends and shifts. The results indicate an increasing trend in spring temperature (6.4 °F) and summer precipitation (1.2 inches). Shifts in the variables were dominant during two periods: 1920–1930 and 1970–1990. The observed changes not only provide scientific reference for assessing the impact on water resources as a result of climate change, but also help water managers and planners in taking proactive decisions to mitigate the water stress in the region.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2016.1238343

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