GRIB-API definition

Name2 metre temperatureAbbreviation2tUnitKparamId167

 

UERRA details

DefinitionThe temperature near the surface.
Validityinstantaneous
CommentPlease note that the specific height level above ground might vary from one Centre to another.

 

WMO GRIB2 definition

Parameter
Discipline0meteorological products
Parameter category0temperature
Parameter number0temperature
Level
Type of first fixed surface103specified height level above ground m
Scale factor of first fixed surface0 or 1***(m) or (dm***)
Scaled value of first fixed surface2 or 15***2 / 1.5 m***
Type of second fixed surfaceall bits to 1
missing
Scale factor of second fixed surfaceall bits to 1missing
Scaled value of second fixed surfaceall bits to 1missing

*** option valid for MetOffice (centre=egrr)