Temperature characteristics and heat load in the City of Dubrovnik

In this study, temperature characteristics and heat load in the city of Dubrovnik are investigated by using data observed at local meteorological station for period 1961-2019, satellite collected LANDSAT5 2001-2010, climate indices obtained from simulations an urban model (MUKLIMO_3) 2001-2010. Trends daily mean, maximum, minimum, seasonal temperatures were analysed Sen's slope Mann-Kendall test. Results reveal rising trends all studied temperature-related elements. However, it is demonstrated that increase greatest summer season with highest rise maximum temperatures. The same approach was applied to examine (summer days tropical nights), which indicates number both nights. average land surface 2001-2010 indicate urbanised surfaces bare rock areas up more than natural vegetation. Climate hot days, warm evenings, nights) simulated MUKLIMO_3 also that, on average, vegetation nocturnal reduced lower-density built-up areas.