Compared with the results for RCP2.6, more pronounced precipitation changes are simulated for scenario RCP4.5 . Based on the ensemble average, this animation shows the mean monthly precipitation change in percent over the course of the year for the period 2071-2100 as compared to 1986-2005.
RCP4.5: Climatological precipitation changes for 2071-2100 as compared to 1986-2005 and mean monthly precipitation in 1986-2005
The height of the bars in this second animation shows the mean monthly precipitation for 1986-2005, while the colors show the simulated change in precipitation in percent for 2071-2100 relative to 1986-2005. A decrease in precipitation is particularly noticeable in areas which already experience low monthly averages (shorter bars).