# \#user-requirement

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## [NUTS2 names in PECD](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/nuts2-names-in-pecd/15271)

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**Author:** [@Raphael\_DALLE](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Raphael_DALLE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:30 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/nuts2-names-in-pecd/15271 "2026-08-24T14:30:38Z")

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Hi all, I would like to know if a map existed to localize non European NUTS2 zones, from the PECDv4.2. On the PECD documentation, I can only find the map with frontieres, but without the zones names. I am looking for …

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## [Seasonal forecast ensemble mean for hindcast](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/seasonal-forecast-ensemble-mean-for-hindcast/15058)

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**Author:** [@Piotr\_Wolski](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Piotr_Wolski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 June 2026 18:48 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/seasonal-forecast-ensemble-mean-for-hindcast/15058 "2026-06-08T18:48:16Z")

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Would it be possible to make the ensemble mean of seasonal forecast data available for the hindcast? That would be really useful for development of MOS postprocessing that is based on statistical models against ensemble …

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## [Observation assimilated in ERA5](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/observation-assimilated-in-era5/14876)

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**Author:** [@Mathieu\_Landreau](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Mathieu_Landreau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2026 13:50 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/observation-assimilated-in-era5/14876 "2026-05-26T13:50:48Z")

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Dear everyone, Is there a way to know which experimental data are used for assimilation in ERA5 at a specific location and time period ? In the ERA5 documentation (ERA5: data documentation - Copernicus Knowledge Base -…

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## [ERA5T actual download availability](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/era5t-actual-download-availability/14896)

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**Author:** [@Aaron\_Spring](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Aaron_Spring)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 April 2026 10:25 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/era5t-actual-download-availability/14896 "2026-04-23T10:25:05Z")

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Hello ECMWF team, I have a question about ERA5/ERA5T availability in CDS. I found the note in the CDSAPI issue here: How to get the latest date available for the dataset? · Issue #80 · ecmwf/cdsapi · GitHub , but this …

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## [Lightning occurrence grid](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/lightning-occurrence-grid/14757)

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**Author:** [@Florence\_Bedard](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Florence_Bedard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 March 2026 17:22 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/lightning-occurrence-grid/14757 "2026-03-04T17:22:56Z")

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I believe there is a dataset for lightning density on a grid of about 31 km resolution. Although, I can’t seem to find it on the catalogue data store. Is there any way someone has a link to where access the data? Thank y…

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## [Downloading yearly Heat Stress Indicators data from the dataset "Climate extreme indices and heat stress indicators derived from CMIP6 global climate projections"](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/downloading-yearly-heat-stress-indicators-data-from-the-dataset-climate-extreme-indices-and-heat-stress-indicators-derived-from-cmip6-global-climate-projections/14720)

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**Author:** [@Nishant\_Nigam](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Nishant_Nigam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2026 14:54 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/downloading-yearly-heat-stress-indicators-data-from-the-dataset-climate-extreme-indices-and-heat-stress-indicators-derived-from-cmip6-global-climate-projections/14720 "2026-02-16T14:54:19Z")

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Hi, I am trying to download Heat Stress Indicators data for Heat Index and Humidex from the dataset “Climate extreme indices and heat stress indicators derived from CMIP6 global climate projections” but the Temporal Agg…

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## [Climate variables for cities in Europe from 2008 to 2017](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/climate-variables-for-cities-in-europe-from-2008-to-2017/14642)

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**Author:** [@Maher\_Sahyoun](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Maher_Sahyoun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2026 09:19 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/climate-variables-for-cities-in-europe-from-2008-to-2017/14642 "2026-01-26T09:19:47Z")

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Hi, These data called: Climate variables for cities in Europe from 2008 to 2017 ( Climate variables for cities in Europe from 2008 to 2017 (Deprecated 10-05-2024) ) seem to be not available anymore although you still re…

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## [How to view CORDEX data for Europe in QGIS together with other raster features?](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/how-to-view-cordex-data-for-europe-in-qgis-together-with-other-raster-features/14436)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Hoek](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Steven_Hoek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2025 10:08 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/how-to-view-cordex-data-for-europe-in-qgis-together-with-other-raster-features/14436 "2025-11-19T10:08:49Z")

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It appears to be rather difficult to view NetCDF rasters with CORDEX data in QGIS. Why don’t these files come with an already defined CRS? I can actually view them somehow, but the grids don’t appear where they are suppo…

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## [Map with measurements stations used in ERA5](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/map-with-measurements-stations-used-in-era5/14411)

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**Author:** [@Jonas\_Meier](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Jonas_Meier)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2025 10:40 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/map-with-measurements-stations-used-in-era5/14411 "2025-11-13T10:40:42Z")

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Is there a map or data available which shows all measurement stations used in ERA5? I want to know how many actual measurements are used for ERA5 data in Kenya (wind speeds and solar irradiation) or if large parts are b…
