As part of the CLIMPACT project, the paper titled:
High-Resolution Temporal Variation of Thermal Discomfort Indices in the Eastern Mediterranean City of Athens, Greece,
Since the Beginning of the 20th Century (1901-2024)
Basil E. Psiloglou, Nikolas Gkinis and Christos Giannakopoulos
Cover Story: This study examines the temporal variation of thermal discomfort in Athens, Greece, by integrating one of the oldest meteorological datasets (1901–2024) for an urban Mediterranean environment with three bioclimatic indices. The extensive temporal coverage, coupled with a high-resolution hourly dataset, enables a robust analysis of both long-term climate trends and short-term thermal extremes, offering an evidence-based perspective that complements and extends existing temperature-based climate research. The results reveal a sharp increase in the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat stress since the 1980s, peaking in the early 21st century, underscoring the growing vulnerability of urban populations and the urgent need for climate adaptation and public health strategies in Mediterranean cities.
was selected as Cover Story in the journal Climate 2025, 13(10), 210; DOI: 10.3390/cli13100210