Ea_CR1km_HU.zip

. Estimation of evaporation based on five basic meteorological data has become possible with the development of the complementary method (net radiation, air temperature, dew point, wind speed and air pressure). Using ERA5-Land data, we prepared 0.1° resolution evaporation maps for Hungary in monthly temporal resolution for the period 2000-2022, and then using MODIS surface temperature data measured by remote sensing, we increased the spatial resolution to 1km. The annual average of evaporation in Hungary become 538 mm/year, which is increasing by 0.42 mm per year at the country level. Interpreting spatial and temporal changes in evaporation, however, requires further extensive studies. In order to facilitate this process and aid stake holders and experts in shaping the future of water resources management in the country we share the results. The data are freely accessible to anyone at figshare.com.