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ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
U.S. Hourly Precipitation Data
Precipitation Hourly
1951-10
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NCEI DSI 3240_01
NCEI DSI 3240_02
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Hourly Precipitation Dataset Homepage
Informational resources and data from the Hourly Precipitation dataset.
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Hourly Precipitation Data (HPD) is digital data set DSI-3240, archived at the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The primary source of data for this file is approximately 5,500 US National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and cooperative observer stations in the United States of America, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and various Pacific Islands. The earliest data dates vary considerably by state and region: Maine, Pennsylvania, and Texas have data since 1900. The western Pacific region that includes Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau have data since 1978. Other states and regions have earliest dates between those extremes. The latest data in all states and regions is from the present day. The major parameter in DSI-3240 is precipitation amounts, which are measurements of hourly or daily precipitation accumulation. Accumulation was for longer periods of time if for any reason the rain gauge was out of service or no observer was present. DSI 3240_01 contains data grouped by state; DSI 3240_02 contains data grouped by year.
This dataset contains historical hourly precipitation observations for selected U.S. stations. Data values are typically delayed six months or more.
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Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Amount
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Rate
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Liquid Precipitation > Rain
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Snow
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
2018
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Geographic Region > Polar
Geographic Region > Mid-Latitude
Geographic Region > Equatorial
Continent > North America > United States Of America
Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Puerto Rico
Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands
Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands
Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia > Guam
Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > American Samoa
Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia > Marshall Islands
Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia
Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia > Palau
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Hourly Precipitation Data (HPD) Publication
1951-10-01
publication
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Hourly Precipitation Data (HPD) Publication
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1940-01-01
2013-12-31
Entity and Attribute Overview: Hourly Precipitation Data (labeled Precipitation Hourly in Climate Data Online system) is a database that gives time-sequenced hourly precipitation amounts for a network of over 7000 reporting station located primarily in the United States. Data is collected from a variety of sources including National Weather Service reporting stations, volunteer cooperative observers, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), utility companies, etc.
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In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
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NCEI Dataset Landing Page
Landing page for the dataset.
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https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/search?datasetid=PRECIP_HLY#
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Data Search Application
NCEI Climate Data Online Data Search
Search for the dataset via a text-based interface.
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/hourly/?layers=001
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Map Search Application
NCEI Climate Data Online Map Server
Dynamic GIS mapping application to locate stations and data for selected layers.
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/hourly_precip-3240/
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Direct Download (Dataset Files)
Direct download for the dataset.
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https://gis.ncdc.noaa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/cdo/precip_hly/MapServer
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REST
NCEI ArcGIS REST Services Directory
ArcGIS Server REST API for the dataset.
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https://gis.ncdc.noaa.gov/kml/precip_hly.kmz
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KML
KMZ file for dataset
Direct download link for KMZ file.
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/cdo/documentation/PRECIP_HLY_documentation.pdf
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Documentation
NCEI Dataset Documentation
Documentation of the dataset including a data description, format layout and definitions.
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/cdo/samples/PRECIP_HLY_sample_csv.csv
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Sample
Hourly Precipitation CSV Sample
This sample data file shows how the data are formatted in CSV and is for example purposes only.
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/cdo/samples/PRECIP_HLY_sample_ascii.dat
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Hourly Precipitation fixed-length ASCII Sample
This sample data file shows how the data are formatted in fixed-length ASCII text and is for example purposes only.
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The data in this file are a combination of original observations of hourly and daily accumulated precipitation. Precipitation values are checked and edited as necessary by an automated and manual edit.
Fischer-Porter precipitation gauges record data on punched paper tapes. A device known as the Mitron reader translates the data at NCDC. The Universal Rain gauge records data on paper charts. The precipitation recorded on the charts is then digitized. The data from the Surface Climate Information Archive and Dissemination System (SCIADS) or primary stations is also entered.
Keyed and digitized rain gage forms (historic) and digitally captured precipitation from automated stations (modern).
Data from weighing rain gages, Fischer-Porter gages, Universal rain gages and in recent years, more modern measuring equipment in conjunction with automated recording sites
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NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
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AWS > AUTOMATED WEATHER SYSTEM
RAIN GAUGES
METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS