Assessment of bioclimatic comfort of the Krasnodar Krai

Abstract

The paper identifies bioclimatic comfort zones of the Krasnodar Krai. The studied bioclimatic indices take into account the combined influence of temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, solar radiation in various combinations. The geoinformation analysis of the following bioclimatic indices was carried out: effective temperature, equivalent effective temperature, bioclimatic active temperature, radiation equivalent effective temperature, and a comprehensive indicator of the level of pathogenic weather in the Krasnodar Krai. The pathogenic weather index is the only index considered in this paper that takes into account atmospheric pressure. Comfortable months for living in the Krasnodar Krai have been established, as well as areas of the Krasnodar Krai that are favorable for living at any time of the year. However, peak values are not necessarily adverse. During these periods, sometimes healthy people experience an improvement in mood and a surge of strength, while overworked ones respond by aggravation of their condition. Thus, the Krasnodar Krai was divided into 4 comfort zones: Azov-Black Sea, Black Sea, South-East foothill and continental.