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Underside view of the yellow and orange foliage on a tree.
October 26, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 24, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.4% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Silhouette of stereotypical Halloween witch and cat riding a broom against a full moon.
October 31, 2016
Updated October 25, 2023

America’s Spooktacular October Climate

In observance of Halloween, we take a look at typical October climate conditions and Climate Normals for several spookily named places.

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Alt text: Red leaves on a branch with frost covering them.
October 23, 2023

When to Expect the First Fall Freeze

Based on 30 years of climate records, our map shows when you might expect to see the first freeze of fall in your area.

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U.S. Drought Monitor map for October 17, 2023.
October 19, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 17, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.2% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Icebergs from melting glacier in Icefjord.
October 13, 2023

Assessing the Global Climate in September 2023

The global land and ocean temperature departure from average for September 2023 was the highest on record for the month of September.

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Fog hovering over a lake with a backdrop of autumn trees, houses, and the sunrise.
October 12, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 10, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Image of a solar eclipse with a yellow-orange halo around it.
October 11, 2023

The Annular Solar Eclipse Is Happening Soon Without a Shadow of a Doubt!

With the annular eclipse rapidly approaching, see how viewability and other weather conditions could impact your long-awaited view.

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Alt Text: Heavy rain falling upon asphalt in front of a full parking lot.
October 10, 2023

Assessing the U.S. Climate in September 2023

During September, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 67.8°F, 2.9°F above the 20th-century average.

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A lakeside overhung by trees whose leaves are changing color against a mountain range at sunrise.
October 5, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 3, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Yellow and orange fall leaves and red berries extend in front of a blue sky.
September 29, 2023

September 2023 Regional Climate Impacts and Outlooks

The September 2023 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are now available for 12 regions and subregions.

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