A convection-permitting and limited-area model hindcast driven by ERA5 data: BOLAM precipitation monthly data for the period 1979-2019

This dataset represents a hindcast of monthly total precipitation for the period 1979-2019. Data were obtained using the BOLAM model fed by ERA5 data as initial and boundary conditions. For additional details, see the reference below.

Citation = "Capecchi V, et al 'A convection-permitting and limited-area model hindcast driven by ERA5 data: precipitation performances in Italy.' Climate Dynamics 61.3 (2023): 1411-1437";

Creator_name = "Valerio Capecchi";

Contact = "[e-mail]";

Institute = "LaMMA - Laboratorio di Meteorologia e Modellistica Ambientale per lo sviluppo sostenibile";

Geospatial bounds = "longitude: -26 to 53.121 by 0.089 degrees_east; latitude:  25.035 to 58.705 by 0.07 degrees_north (the Mediterranean Sea and nearby areas)";

Grid spacing = "7 km";

Grid = "890x482"