Choose mean temperature over max/min temperatures

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Options:

The KNMI provides data sets for

• mean daily temperatures
• minimum daily temperatures
• maximum daily temperatures

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Decision: Mean daily temperatures

Explanation

Of the three options, mean temperatures are preferred for a first analysis, while minimum and maximum temperatures are desired to be used for further analyses in a later stage. Additionally, we are less interested in extreme weather situations but want to know how the average temperature affects tree phenology.