This longitudinal study presents a comprehensive analysis of rainfall patterns in Witten, Germany, over the past century. Leveraging extensive historical meteorological data collected between 1924 and 2024, the research aims to identify trends, anomalies, and significant shifts in precipitation patterns that may correlate with broader climatic changes. Utilizing advanced statistical methods and climate modeling techniques, the study examines annual, seasonal, and monthly rainfall data to detect long-term trends and variability. Key findings indicate a noticeable increase in overall precipitation levels, particularly in the autumn and winter months, suggesting a shift towards wetter seasons. Conversely, summer months have shown a slight decrease in rainfall, raising concerns about potential drought conditions. The study also explores the impact of urbanization on local rainfall patterns. Increased impervious surfaces and altered land use in Witten have contributed to changes in hydrological cycles, exacerbating the intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events. These findings are supported by spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and visualize the temporal distribution of rainfall across the region. Moreover, the research highlights the correlation between global climate phenomena, such as the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and local rainfall variability in Witten. These global patterns have been shown to influence regional precipitation, underscoring the interconnectedness of climate systems. The implications of this study are significant for local policymakers, urban planners, and environmental managers. Understanding the changing rainfall patterns is crucial for developing adaptive strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change, enhance water resource management, and improve flood risk assessment and infrastructure resilience. Overall, this comprehensive longitudinal analysis provides valuable insights into the evolving rainfall dynamics in Witten, Germany, contributing to the broader field of climate science and offering practical guidance for sustainable regional planning and development.

Description

Title

• Comprehensive Analysis of Rainfall Patterns in Witten, Germany: A Longitudinal Study

Creator or Contributor

• Name

  Su Lin

  Role

  creator

  ORCID

  https://orcid.org/0003-9999-6602-9995

  Affiliation

  Faculty of Geography, Ruhr University Bochum

  Name

  Berger Hussein

  ORCID

  https://orcid.org/0000-9999-6602-9995

  Affiliation

  Faculty of Geography, Ruhr University Bochum

  Name

  Magda Marvel

  Role

  creator

  ORCID

  https://orcid.org/0000-9956-6602-9995

  Affiliation

  Faculty of Geography,University of Trier

Resource type

• Dataset

Keyword

• Rainfall Patterns
• El Niño-Southern Oscillatio
• North Atlantic Oscillation
• Climate Change

License

• http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Description

• This longitudinal study presents a comprehensive analysis of rainfall patterns in Witten, Germany, over the past century. Leveraging extensive historical meteorological data collected between 1924 and 2024, the research aims to identify trends, anomalies, and significant shifts in precipitation patterns that may correlate with broader climatic changes. Utilizing advanced statistical methods and climate modeling techniques, the study examines annual, seasonal, and monthly rainfall data to detect long-term trends and variability. Key findings indicate a noticeable increase in overall precipitation levels, particularly in the autumn and winter months, suggesting a shift towards wetter seasons. Conversely, summer months have shown a slight decrease in rainfall, raising concerns about potential drought conditions. The study also explores the impact of urbanization on local rainfall patterns. Increased impervious surfaces and altered land use in Witten have contributed to changes in hydrological cycles, exacerbating the intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events. These findings are supported by spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and visualize the temporal distribution of rainfall across the region. Moreover, the research highlights the correlation between global climate phenomena, such as the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and local rainfall variability in Witten. These global patterns have been shown to influence regional precipitation, underscoring the interconnectedness of climate systems. The implications of this study are significant for local policymakers, urban planners, and environmental managers. Understanding the changing rainfall patterns is crucial for developing adaptive strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change, enhance water resource management, and improve flood risk assessment and infrastructure resilience. Overall, this comprehensive longitudinal analysis provides valuable insights into the evolving rainfall dynamics in Witten, Germany, contributing to the broader field of climate science and offering practical guidance for sustainable regional planning and development.

Date

• Published

  2024-06-18

Location

• Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Identifier

• DOI

  10.82491/m900nt41q

Funding reference

• Funder name

  Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

  Award number

  263782406278

Last modified

• 2024-06-18