Table 4 The meteorological data (rainfall, relative humidity, and temperature) of the three districts of Sikkim (North, South, and East) where the study sites are located) retrieved from the Meteorological Station, Gangtok-Sikkim.
District | Year | Rainfall (mm) | Relative humidity (%) | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
East Sikkim | 2020 | 2850.30 | 66.30–91.60 | Min: 9.08 °C; Max: 15.83 °C |
2021 | 2794.10 | 54.60–90.50 | Min: 10.25 °C; Max: 16.16 °C | |
South Sikkim | 2020 | 3448.20 | 58.00–90.60 | Min: 14.25 °C; Max: 21.91 °C |
2021 | 1959.60 | 44.60–88.30 | Min: 15.08 °C; Max: 22.58 °C | |
North Sikkim | 2020 | 3933.10 | 64.90–91.60 | Min: 9.5 °C; Max: 15.83 °C |
2021 | 3287.60 | 54.60–93.30 | Min: 10.08 °C; Max: 16.16 °C |
