Analysis of Climatic (according to Observations in 1993–2023) and Microbioclimatic Health-improving Potential of Kislovodsk

Abstract

Modern climate change and variability of the natural environment have a significant impact on the quality of life and health of the population, as well as on the development of the recreational and touristic industry in resort cities. Based on the long-term observations (1993–2023), the changes in the following climatic characteristics have been analyzed: surface air temperature, total precipitation, and current microbioclimatic parameters of the resort city of Kislovodsk. It has been found for the past 30 years that the average annual temperature in Kislovodsk according to the scale of balneological significance can be identified as favorable, and the average annual minimum and maximum temperatures can be characterized as the most favorable. The statistical parameters of the analyzed characteristics and their extremes are presented. The microbioclimatic potential of the central part of the city is characterized by an increased level of natural air ionization and high purity of the surface atmosphere in the areas that do not experience high anthropogenic load.