Table 2.
Daily average meteorological values (standard deviation in parentheses) for Cairns, Queensland for both current climate and future climate (MPI ECHAM 5 model) under two emissions scenarios
| Climate Scenario | Max T (°C) | Ave T (°C) | Min T (°C) | Rain (mm) | RH (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (1990-2011) | 29.27 (2.54) | 25.11 (2.64) | 20.95 (3.23) | 5.50 (18.91) | 73.76 (8.92) |
| Future B1 (2046-65) | 29.51 (2.76) | 25.71 (2.47) | 21.90 (2.63) | 6.91 (19.43) | 76.62 (7.34) |
| change | +0.24°C | +0.6°C | +0.95°C | +1.41 mm | +2.86% |
| Future A2 (2046-65) | 29.45 (2.80) | 25.70 (2.47) | 21.95 (2.57) | 6.22 (20.31) | 76.6 (7.41) |
| change | + 0.18°C | +0.59°C | +1.00°C | +0.72 mm | +2.84% |