Zoning Lorestan Province By Using of Cluster Analysis

Using advanced statistical methods such as multivariate statistical analysis, one way is to separate areas from each other. In the present study, based on hierarchical cluster analysis methods and compare the different methods, Annual and monthly data for 9 stations for 10 years (2000-2009) Taked of Lorestan province meteorological Department, and the analysis Done. The purpose of this study addition to showing how cluster analysis process, Climatic zoning Lorestan province is Include four Area: 1-Semi humid, temperate summers, very cold winters (Alashtar, Azna ...) 2- Semi-moist, relatively warm summers, cold winters (Aligoodarz, Boroujerd ...)3- Semi-humid, hot summers, temperate winters (Khorramabad and Kouhdasht)4- Semi-dry, hot summers, relatively cold winters (Poldokhtar). Zoning of Province has been by using ARC GIS.