Long‐term observed changes of air temperature, relative humidity and vapour pressure deficit in Bolivia, 1950–2019

Abstract This study analyzes the long‐term observed changes of mean (Tmean), maximum (Tmax) and minimum (Tmin) air temperatures, relative humidity (RH) vapour pressure deficit (VPD) at different elevation ranges across Bolivia from 1950 to 2019. The linear trends in temperature series present a significant increase, with no substantial seasonal or spatial differences. On an annual basis, RH exhibited non‐significant decrease (−0.08% decade −1 ), while VPD showed increase (0.01 hPa ) ( p < 0.05). Although prior research has suggested that highland elevations experience faster warming than global average, we have not identified distinct correlation between gradients differential rates Bolivia. Future could investigate elevation‐dependent climate by examining monthly patterns climatic variables relation topographical various regions.