Table 2.
Comparison of early and late season climate between sites
| Parameter | Renon | Hainich | Flakaliden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature–MJJ (°C) | 14.8 | 15.2 | 11.6 |
| Temperature–ASO (°C) | 12.5 | 14.8 | 7.8 |
| Vapor pressure deficit–MJJ (hPa) | 4.2 | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Vapor pressure deficit– ASO (hPa) | 3.7 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Precipitation–MJJ (mm) | 324 | 214 | 209 |
| Precipitation–ASO (mm) | 242 | 177 | 202 |
| Precipitation-growing season (mm) | 566 | 391 | 411 |
| Solar radiation-MJJ (MJ m−2) | 967 | 621 | 665 |
| Solar radiation–ASO (MJ m−2) | 686 | 491 | 299 |
MJJ, May–June–July; ASO, August–September–October
Study interval: 1999–2003