Historical climate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006259",
  "term": "Historical climate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The synthesis of weather conditions over a long period in the past, established using instrumental records and proxy data. It provides a baseline against which current and future climate variability and change can be assessed. The standard climatological reference period defined by the World Meteorological Organization is the most recent 30-year interval, updated each decade.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/historical-climate/"
}