Object 04 - Cartographiae

OBJECT 4
ROB-Meteorological Department
Book of the first Belgian weather forecasts, 1878
Royal Meteorological Institute
Inv. nihil

Climate Atlas

The Belgian Climate Atlas shows the geographical distribution of the Normals (long-term averages) of various meteorological parameters. As recommended by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and in order to be representative of the present climate, the Normals have been calculated for the reference period 1981-2010.

This atlas currently contains information on the following parameters:


air temperature in French or Dutch	precipitation in French or Dutch


sunshine in French or Dutch	storms in French or Dutch

The maps shown are the result of the geographical distribution of the Normals determined on the basis of measurements taken at the meteorological measuring points. The interpolation method was adjusted depending on the meteorological parameter analysed. These maps give an overall picture of the geographical distribution of the meteorological parameter in question. Certain local variations may also be influenced by the location and environmental variables of the measuring points. This atlas is part of an ongoing project and it will be gradually expanded to include new maps and information.

And for young people, our friends Meteoz and Nova will provide additional information about the climate Atlas in a series of teaching files (in French or Dutch).

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