Some in situ observations and gridded data sets based on in situ observations are collected and listed on the current page.
A 0.5x0.5 degree grid global monthly gridded land datasets for multiple variables from the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) since 1901. (Link to the local copy)
A 0.1x0.1 degree grid daily gridded land datasets for multiple variables in Europe from the European Climate Assessment & Dataset project (ECA&D) since 1950. (Link to the local copy)
A 0.5x0.5 degree grid daily gridded precipitation over mainland China, generated by the Regional Climate Group (RCG) during 1951-01-01 - 2010-12-31. (Link to the local copy)