Temperature and precipitation trends in the united states island state and territories (1901 – 2015)

The temperature and precipitation trends from 1901 to 2015 for the United States island state and territories are presented. The area of study has similar climate and topographic characteristics. The data shows a slight temperature increase with time and a variable increase rate for the study area. The precipitation trend is variable for the study area and ranges from no significant changes in precipitation patterns with time to a slight decrease in precipitation with time. The precipitation ratio between rainy and dry season is also studied and discussed.