Topoclimatic zoning of continental Chile

In this study, the topoclimates of continental Chile are mapped. The mapping involves identification homogeneous zones based on relationships between climatic variables that characterize a location and topography influences spatial behavior these variables. topographical zoning study area is conducted using statistical methodology combination principal component analysis cluster analysis. climate, topography, topoclimatic yield 20, 8, 96 clusters, respectively. Maximum variability identified in sectors with mountain ranges intermediate depression (especially valley areas), minimum detected coastal sector. Furthermore, only one units has an larger than 50,000 km2, whereas 46.8% have surface areas below 2,000 km2.