Climate in a Mediterranean nature reserve: patterns and trends in the Castelporziano Presidential Estate (Italy).

This paper analyzes the seasonal and annual patterns of precipitation and temperature in the Castelporziano Nature Reserve from 1980. It also considers an index that combines precipitation and evapotranspiration. The results indicate various patterns within this small region, primarily influenced by the distance from the coast. Additionally, there is a clear upward trend in temperature. The joint analysis of precipitation and temperature shows that the most recent years have been characterized as either the hottest and driest or the hottest and most humid. Furthermore, there has been a significant increase in tropical nights and a longer duration of warm spells for maximum temperatures.