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Rainfall changes in summer caused by st. Louis.

S A Changnon

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |July 27, 1979
    PubMed
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    Area of Science:

    • Urban climatology and meteorology
    • Atmospheric science
    • Environmental studies

    Background:

    • Urban areas can significantly alter local weather patterns.
    • Understanding urban heat island effects on precipitation is crucial for climate studies.
    • Previous research suggests cities may influence rainfall.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of urban development on summer precipitation in St. Louis.
    • To quantify the extent of urban influence on rainfall downwind of the city.
    • To determine if St. Louis demonstrably increases local rainfall.

    Main Methods:

    • Analyzing precipitation data in and around St. Louis.
    • Utilizing prerain winds to define the "downwind area" of maximum urban influence.

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  • Sorting rainfall data by wind direction and aggregating into monthly and summer totals.
  • Applying statistical tests to assess rainfall distribution and significance.

    • Main Results:

    • Seventy-five percent of observed rain patterns showed increased rainfall downwind of St. Louis.
    • Rainfall in the downwind urban-influenced area was 22.7% greater than upwind areas.
    • Statistical analysis confirmed significantly higher rainfall in the downwind region.
    • Results support the hypothesis that St. Louis enhances summer precipitation.

    Conclusions:

    • Urban development in St. Louis demonstrably increases summer rainfall in downwind areas.
    • The findings provide quantitative evidence of urban-induced precipitation modification.
    • This study contributes to the understanding of anthropogenic impacts on local climate systems.