Consecutive mean

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004600",
  "term": "Consecutive mean",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An average calculated from a series of data points taken sequentially over time, where each new mean includes the most recent data point and excludes the oldest. This method provides a smoothed representation of a time series, highlighting trends and reducing short-term fluctuations. It is often used in climate analysis to identify long-term changes in atmospheric variables.",
  "synonyms": [
    "moving average",
    "overlapping mean",
    "running mean"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/consecutive-mean/"
}