Air temperature anomalies for Croatia in March 2019
At all analized stations the average monthly air temperature for March 2019 exceeded the multi-annual average (1981 - 2010). Corresponding air tempearture anomalies were within the range from 1.6 °C (Komiža) to 3.8 °C (Bjelovar).
A comparison with the available data series of analyzed stations (Table 1) reveals that in March 2019 there were no maximum air temperature which exceeded the absolute maximum on record.
A comparison with the available data series of analyzed stations reveals that in March 2019 there were no minimum air temperatures that are below the absolute minimum on record (Table 2).
According to percentile ranks and classification ratings, thermal conditions in Croatia for March 2019 dominantly fall into the warm category with the exception of the wider Zagreb and Bjelovar area and part of the Southern Adriatic which fall into the very warm category.
Precipitation amounts for Croatia in March 2019
An analysis of the precipitation amounts in March 2019 expressed as percentages (%) of the 1981 - 2010 average shows that these precipitation amounts were below the average with the exception of meteorological station Senj where was on par with the mentioned average. A comparison with the multi-annual average reveals that corresponding precipitation amounts for March 2019 were within the range from 18 % (Osijek) to 100 % (Senj) of the above average for this month.
According to percentile ranks and classification ratings, the precipitation amounts in March 2019 have been described by the following categories: dry (part of the Northern and Southern Adriatic, part of Northern Velebit, wider Knin area as well as the part of Central and Eastern Croatia), very dry (wider Bjelovar area and part of Eastern Croatia) and normal (the rest of Croatia).
