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Definition of heatwave based on the percentile for different datasets.
| Dataset | Heatwave condition | Minimum duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day | Tmax > Tmax95 | 3 consecutive days |
| Night | Tmin > Tmin95 | 3 consecutive days |
| Day and night | Tmax > Tmax95 and Tmin > Tmin95 | 3 consecutive days |
| Average | Tavg > Tavg95 | 3 consecutive days |
Tmax, Tmin and Tavg are the daily maximum, daily minimum and average of daily maximum and minimum temperatures, respectively. The subscript 95th means the 95th percentile.
