How to Use ClimateBase
A comprehensive guide to accessing and using climate intelligence data for renewable energy planning across Nigeria.
Getting Started
Explore Locations
Navigate to the Locations page to browse all 36 Nigerian states and their climate data coverage. Each state shows available data types and coverage periods.
Go to LocationsView Real-time Data
Check current weather conditions, wind speeds, and solar irradiance for any state in real-time. Get hourly history and 5-day forecasts.
View Real-time DataUse Interactive Map
Explore climate data visually using our interactive map of Nigeria. Click on any location to view detailed information.
Open MapUsing the AI Chatbot
Ask Natural Language Questions
Type questions like 'What's the average wind speed in Lagos?' or 'Compare solar data between Kano and Abuja'. The AI understands context and location names.
Try ChatbotGet Detailed Insights
The AI analyzes data and provides comprehensive insights, comparisons, and recommendations. It can compare multiple locations and data types.
Follow-up Questions
Ask follow-up questions to dive deeper. The chatbot maintains context throughout your conversation, so you can refine your queries naturally.
Exploring Climate Data
Select a Location
Choose any state or city from our database to view available climate datasets. You can browse by state or search for specific locations.
Choose Data Type
Select from wind (hourly/daily) or solar (hourly) data types. Each data type shows different metrics and time periods.
View Statistics
See average, minimum, maximum values, and data coverage periods. View monthly aggregations and trends over time.
Analyze Trends
Use interactive charts to visualize data trends. Filter by date ranges and compare different metrics.
Real-time Weather Data
Browse States
Visit the Real-time page to see current conditions for all 36 states at a glance. Each card shows wind speed and solar irradiance.
View Real-timeSelect a State
Click on any state to view detailed current conditions, hourly history charts, and 5-day forecast with wind, solar, temperature, and humidity data.
Monitor Conditions
Track wind speed, solar irradiance, temperature, humidity, UV index, and cloud cover in real-time. Data updates automatically.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore our platform and start making data-driven decisions for renewable energy projects.