ERA5 Pressure-Level Temperature Mapping Tool
ERA5 air temperature maps at 850, 700, 500, 300 and 250 hPa are fundamental for analysing the thermal structure of the atmosphere and its evolution from the lower troposphere to the upper-level jet stream. These standard pressure levels represent key layers of the troposphere, allowing horizontal and vertical temperature gradients, warm and cold air masses, and large-scale atmospheric patterns to be clearly visualized. Temperature fields at pressure levels are widely used for synoptic meteorology, severe weather analysis, atmospheric dynamics research, climate variability studies, aviation meteorology, and the interpretation of large-scale weather systems. They are also invaluable for university teaching, scientific publications, and communicating atmospheric processes through clear, high-quality visualizations. .
Transform ERA5 pressure-level NetCDF datasets into high-quality hourly air temperature maps and animations, with extensive customization of colour palettes, isotherm contours, map appearance, and export option.
User interface for exploring and visualizing ERA5 air temperature fields across five standard pressure levels.
Advanced Visualization
- Convert ERA5 pressure-level temperature datasets into high-resolution maps and animations with extensive visualization options.
- Adjust pressure level, geographic domain, time range, map titles, colour palettes, isotherm contours, animation speed, and export formats, including PNG, PDF, GIF, and MP4.
Offline Capability & Performance
Generate maps and animations from large ERA5 pressure-level temperature datasets entirely on your local computer. Offline processing ensures fast performance, complete data privacy, and full control over the visualization workflow.
Technical Specifications
Built for scientific accuracy and transparency, with full control over data processing, visualization parameters, and reproducible outputs.
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit).
- Input format: NetCDF (CF-compliant).
- Supported datasets: ERA5 hourly data on pressure levels.
- Supported variable: Temperature (t).
- Supported pressure levels: 850, 700, 500, 300 and 250 hPa.
- Spatial configuration: User-defined geographic domain.
- Native spatial resolution: 0.25° × 0.25°.
- Temporal coverage: 1940 – Present.
- Output products: Static air temperature maps (PNG, PDF) and animated air temperature visualizations (GIF, MP4).