Extreme climate event (Q580)
Subject, term, tag: Extreme climate event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Extreme climate event |
Subject, term, tag: Extreme climate event |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The occurrence of a value of a weather or climate variable above (or below) a threshold value near the upper (or lower) ends of the range of observed values of the variable. By definition, the characteristics of what is called extreme weather may vary from place to place in an absolute sense. When a pattern of extreme weather persists for some time, such as a season, it may be classified as an extreme climate event, especially if it yields an average or total that is itself extreme (e.g., high temperature, drought or heavy rainfall over a season). For simplicity, both extreme weather events and extreme climate events are referred to collectively as climate extremes. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026