The Future Climate — Soil Moisture indicator shows projections of volumetric water content in the topsoil layer (0-10 cm) based on CMIP6 climate models. Soil moisture is a fundamental parameter for root growth, water availability for vegetation, and the survival of soil organisms.
Soil water content directly influences seed germination, microbial activity, organic matter decomposition, and the soil's capacity to act as a carbon sink. For ground-nesting pollinators, soil moisture determines substrate suitability for nesting.
Data come from the Open-Meteo Climate Change API (CMIP6 models). The variable used is soil_moisture_0_to_10cm_mean (mean volumetric water content in the 0-10 cm layer). Data are interpolated to the site's geographic position.
| Code | Name | Provider | Type | Coverage | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WRD_OPNCC_99 | Open-Meteo Climate Change API | Open-Meteo | db | Global | Up to 2050 |
Soil moisture projections in the 0-10 cm layer based on CMIP6 models. Open-Meteo variable: soil_moisture_0_to_10cm_mean. Source: Open-Meteo Climate Change API. Unit: m³/m³.