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Six years of high-resolution climatic data collected along an elevation gradient in the Italian Alps.

Alessandro Zandonai, Veronika Fontana, Johannes Klotz, Giacomo Bertoldi, Harald Crepaz, Ulrike Tappeiner, Georg Niedrist

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Alessandro Zandonai *Institute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy. Alessandro.Zandonai@eurac.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7707-9421
Veronika Fontana *Institute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
Johannes KlotzInstitute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
Giacomo BertoldiInstitute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
Harald CrepazInstitute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
Ulrike TappeinerInstitute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
Georg NiedristInstitute for Alpine Environment, Eurac Research, viale Druso 1, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7511-6273

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Abstract

The complex meso- and microclimatic heterogeneity inherent to mountainous regions, driven by both topographic and biotic factors, and the lack of observations, poses significant challenges to using climate models to predict and understand impacts at various scales. We present here a six-year dataset (2017-2022) of continuous climatic measurements collected at five elevations from 983 m to 2705 m above sea level in the Val Mazia - Matschertal valley in the Italian Alps. The measurements include the air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, soil properties, precipitation, and snow height. Collected within the European Long-Term Ecological Research program (LTER), this dataset is freely available in an open access repository. The time series may be valuable for the validation of regional climate models, atmospheric exchange modelling, and providing support for hydrological models and remote sensing products in mountain environments. Additionally, our data may be useful for research on the influence of elevation on ecological processes such as vegetation growth, plant composition, and soil biology. Beyond its utility in advancing such fundamental research, meteorological monitoring data contribute to informed socio-political decisions on climate adaptation strategies, land management, and water resource planning, enhancing the safety and resilience of mountain communities and biodiversity.

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