Table 5.

Multi-model inferred averaged model of WNV, modeled without offsets term for population. There is general agreement between averaged models with and without offset terms. Wet conditions in the spring combined with dry and cool conditions are the predominating pattern in both approaches

Month	Variable	Coefficient estimate	95% CI	Relative importance
	Intercept	0.00	0.00–0.00	–
March	Soil moisture	0.45	0.33–0.58	1.00
May	Specific humidity	-0.57	-0.71– -0.43	0.38
June	Soil moisture	0.53	0.39–0.68	1.00
August	Soil moisture	-0.74	-0.96– -0.52	1.00
August	Temperature	-0.58	-0.72– -0.44	0.62

Abbreviation: CI confidence interval