Global evaluation of MTCLIM and related algorithms for forcing of ecological and hydrological models.

Highlights: [•] Algorithms for daily shortwave, longwave, and humidity performed well, globally. [•] Shortwave biases at coasts for low daily temperature range. [•] Humidity and longwave biases concentrated in world's deserts. [•] Good overall performance of air temperature diurnal cycle scheme. [•] Morning/afternoon biases in air temperature caused biases in humidity and longwave. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]