Warmth Index

Warmth Index (WI) proposed by Kira (1945) is known as an index which is closely related to the distribution of vegetation. Warmth Index is calculated by the following equation.
WI=Sum of (Tm-5) when Tm is above 5 deg.C 
(Tm: Monthly Mean Temperature)
Under the Current Climate
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Under the GISS Scenario
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