Table 4.
Multi-model inferred averaged model. The average confidence intervals of the estimates indicate an effect on annual WNV variability for all the variables of the multi-model (i.e. 95% CI does not include zero). The relative importance of a variable (i.e. the probability of a variable being among the best-fitting models) is high for soil moisture in March, temperature in June, specific humidity and soil moisture in August
| Month | Variable | Coefficient estimate | 95% CI | Relative importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 0.00 | 0.00–0.00 | – | |
| March | Soil moisture | 0.37 | 0.24–0.50 | 0.97 |
| June | Specific humidity | 0.26 | 0.14–0.38 | 0.05 |
| June | Soil moisture | 0.59 | 0.48–0.70 | 0.03 |
| June | Temperature | -0.63 | -0.75– -0.50 | 0.97 |
| July | Specific humidity | -0.40 | -0.53– -0.28 | 0.02 |
| August | Specific humidity | -0.46 | -0.60– -0.31 | 0.98 |
| August | Soil moisture | -0.33 | -0.46– -0.19 | 0.95 |
| August | Temperature | -0.38 | -0.50– -0.26 | 0.03 |
Abbreviation: CI confidence interval