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Table 1 Climate characteristics (1980–2010) for the three study areas (Bako, Melkassa and Hawassa stations)

From: Simulating the impact of climate change on maize production in Ethiopia, East Africa

Station

Latitude

Longitude

Elevation (m a.s.l)

Mean annual rainfall (mm)

Mean annual rainfall (mm) for main growing season (June–September)

Mean annual maximum temperatures (°C)

Mean annual minimum temperatures (°C)

Bako

9.6°

37.9°

1680

1267.9

874.2

29.9

13.3

Melkassa

8.24°

39.19°

1550

807

281.27

26.6

14.7

Hawassa

7.05°

38.29°

1750

964.7

457.4

26.6

6.8