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Search for recent weather data in your area. Weather forecasts are available through the National Weather Service.

March 10, 2025

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan, generating a deadly tsunami.

December 17, 2024

NCEI plays a critical role in the development, maintenance, and distribution of the World Magnetic Model.

June 9, 2025

The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. (CONUS) in May 2025 was 61.7°F, 1.5°F above the 20th-century average, ranking in the warmest third of the 131-year period of record.

November 4, 2024

Gathered by a fleet of detection buoys, data about tsunamis stored by NCEI provide perspective about the rare but deadly hazard.

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NCEI maintains one of the most significant archives on Earth, with comprehensive oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data. We archive over 229 terabytes of data each month from over 130 observing platforms.

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NCEI provides access to an extensive archive of environmental data through several platforms. We deliver the climate, coastal, oceanographic, and geophysical data you need in a variety of formats.

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