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Climate Resources
Western Regional Climate Center - Climate Summary T
ables:

This site is a great reference for general climate summary tables for each urban region within
Southern California. The tables include temperature, precipitation, heating degree days,

cooling degree days, and growing degree days. There are also tables for spring “freeze”
probabilities, fall “freeze” probabilities, “freeze free” probabilities, and monthly temperature
listings. These tables assist you in determining the weather patterns within your local climate.
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/climsmsca.html

California Emergency Management Agency - MyHazards:

Use this website to discover the hazards that exist in your area and learn how to reduce your
risk. Hazards covered in this site are: earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and tsunamis. Enter your
address to learn about hazards to consider in your area, and how to plan for them.
http://myhazards.calema.ca.gov/

Western Regional Climate Center - Prevailing Wind Direction T
able:

This table shows prevailing wind directions in the Southwestern states. Look for your area of
California to find the prevailing wind direction in your location.

http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/htmlfiles/westwinddir.html#CALIFORNIA

National Climatic Data Center - Quick Links:

These links provide quick access to many of NCDC's climate and weather datasets, products,
and various web pages and resources.

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/data-access/quick-links#cdp