3D Mapping of The Global Climate
Data analyst Alasdair Rae created unique 3D maps of the global population density. This idea inspired me to make three-dimensional maps depicting different climatic parameters. To create these maps, I used Worldclim data: average temperature (°C), precipitation (mm), solar radiation (kJ m-2 day-1), and wind speed (m s-1).
Average temperature
The average Earth’s surface temperature is 14.9°C (58.62°F), but the temperature is unevenly distributed on the planet’s surface. The patterns of temperature distribution on the maps below are mostly latitudinal. However, the latitudinal banding is partly disturbed because water bodies are usually warmer than land surfaces. The maps below also show the influence of altitude (especially the Himalayas, Cordillera, and Andes mountains).
North America
The annual average temperatures in the Northern American Cordillera are very diverse.
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
