Sunshine Duration (Manual - Hourly), Himachal...
This dataset contains hourly manual sunshine duration measurements collected from meteorological stations established by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in Himachal Pradesh from 1991 to 2020. Each record includes the date, station identifier with geographic hierarchy, and the corresponding sunshine duration values. Sunshine duration represents the total time during which direct solar radiation exceeds a specific threshold. This dataset is crucial for meteorological studies, hydrological modeling, solar energy assessments, and climate research, aiding in water resource management and energy planning in the region.
Metadata Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | February 24, 2025 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Other (Open) |