New variables added to the ERA5 and ERA5-Land time-series datasets on the CDS

We are pleased to announce that several new variables are now available to download from the ERA5 hourly time-series dataset and the ERA5-Land hourly time-series dataset on the Climate Data Store (CDS):

  • Skin temperature
  • Surface solar radiation downwards
  • Surface thermal radiation downwards

API users: to avoid disappointment, please use the download form “Show API request” button to ensure you are using the correct syntax for your API request. We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to use the correct API syntax!

For any enquiries regarding these datasets or to report any issues, please contact us. Thank you.

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