Regional climate change in the south of Rostov region: A case of arid steppe

Abstract

The article analyses the changes in some meteorological conditions of the arid steppe for the period 1966 – 2020 in Gigant settlement. This station has continuous verified values of meteorological data. In this work data on temperature and precipitation are analysed. The yearly cycle was divided into the warm (IV – IX months) and cold (X – III months) periods. Trends in temperature and precipitation have been identified. There is an increase in temperature by 1.1°C. The amount of precipitation varies slightly. is associated with uneven water consumption throughout the year.