Impact of solar activity on weather patterns in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Authors

  • Oliver Mhlanga Department of Applied Mathematics, National University of Science and Technology P O Box AC 939 Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Brian C. Jones Department of Applied Mathematics, National University of Science and Technology P O Box AC 939 Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Farikayi K. Mutasa Department of Statistics and Operations Research, National University of Science and Technology P O Box AC 939 Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Keywords:

Solar activity, magnitude spectrum, cross-correlation, sunspot number, weather

Abstract

Solar activity is one of the factors influencing climate change. In this study we use time series analysis and spectral
analysis techniques to analyse the possible effect of solar activity on local climate in Bulawayo. The results show that,
since 1898, periods of high sunspot numbers have been followed by periods of lower rainfall and higher temperatures
and vice versa. 

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Published

2018-10-29

How to Cite

Mhlanga, O., Jones, B. C. ., & Mutasa, F. K. . (2018). Impact of solar activity on weather patterns in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Science and Technology, 13(1), 125–134. Retrieved from https://journals.nust.ac.zw/index.php/zjst/article/view/139

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2018): Volume Thirteen

Section

Articles