UKCIP results - Percentage Change in Soil Moisture
Percentage Change in Soil Moisture (Spring Average)
The soil moisture in east Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham shows increases of around 0.5% and around 2.8%, whilst all other areas experience a decrease. The greatest reduction occurs in west Tees Valley (around -1.4%).
Percentage Change in Soil Moisture(Summer Average)
All areas experience a reduction in summer average soil moisture. The largest changes occur in Tees Valley (around -17.6 to around -19.2%) whilst the smallest change occurs in the east of County Durham and in south-east Northumberland (around -10.1%).
Percentage Change in Soil Moisture (Autumn Average)
The autumn soil moisture experiences a greater average reduction than any other season (around -15.1%). The largest change (around -21.8%) occurs in Tees Valley. The lowland areas nearer the coast generally experience a greater reduction in soil moisture than upland areas.
Percentage Change in Soil Moisture (Winter Average)
The winter average soil moisture in County Durham and Tyne & Wear remain almost unchanged with only a slight increase in soil moisture of around 0.2%. Reductions in soil moisture occur across Tees Valley (around -2.4 to around -2.9%) and also in central Northumberland (around -0.6 to around -2.3%).
