Typical year
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009862
A hypothetical year constructed from historical meteorological data to represent average or characteristic weather conditions for a specific location or region. This synthetic year is often used in energy simulations, building design, and agricultural planning to assess performance under representative climatic conditions. It is not an actual historical year but a composite of monthly or hourly data.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009862 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A hypothetical year constructed from historical meteorological data to represent average or characteristic weather conditions for a specific location or region. This synthetic year is often used in energy simulations, building design, and agricultural planning to assess performance under representative climatic conditions. It is not an actual historical year but a composite of monthly or hourly data.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/typical-year/"
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