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Table 2 Average microclimate parameters in two altitude levels (1900 and 2100 m) in a Montane Cloud Forest in Itamonte, MG, Brazil

From: Comparison of leaf anatomy and essential oils from Drimys brasiliensis Miers in a montane cloud forest in Itamonte, MG, Brazil

 

1900

2100

Radiation (watt/m2)

11.2

24.6

Sun hours (h)

8.0

8.6

Air relative humidity (%)

81.6

83.5

Maximum humidity (%)

91.3

94.0

Minimum humidity (%)

68.0

67.0

Temperature (°C)

13.1

11.8

Maximum temperature (°C)

16.6

16.0

Minimum temperature (°C)

10.1

8.4

Maximum extreme temperature (°C)

24.1

23.8

Minimum extreme temperature (°C)

0.3

−1.7

Wind speed (km/h)

0.4

0.5

Maximum wind speed (km/h)

11.0

11.0

Dew point (°C)

9.7

8.7

Maximum dew point (°C)

17.6

17.3

Minimum dew point (°C)

−18.1

−21.3

  1. Follow-up carried out during a period of one year by meteorological stations (WatchDog model 2900ET) installed in each altitude level.