LARS-WG 8.0, a stochastic weather generator, is a computationally inexpensive downscaling tool for generating local-scale climate scenarios based on global climate models for climate change impact assessments. LARS-WG has been used in more than 75 countries and validated in diverse climates worldwide. The current version of LARS-WG incorporates climate projections from the CMIP6 ensemble, as used in the latest IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. LARS-WG 8.0 runs on Windows. 

LARS-WG can be used by an individual from academic, governmental and non-profit organisations for research. The use of LARS-WG in a funded research project requires a licence. LARS-WG cannot be used for commercial applications. By using LARS-WG, you agree to share the LARS-WG derivatives, e.g. site parameters and diagnostics files.

This software is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claims, damages or other liability. Register your copy by sending your name, affiliation and intended use to mikhail.semenov@gmail.com.

Previous version of LARS-WG 6.0, which is based on the CMIP5 ensemble, can be downloaded from here