U.S. Local Climatological Data (LCD)

Local Climatological Data station locations.

Local Climatological Data (LCD) are summaries of climatological conditions from airport and other prominent weather stations managed by NWS, FAA, and DOD. The product includes hourly observations and associated remarks, and a record of hourly precipitation for the entire month. Also included are daily summaries summarizing temperature extremes, degree days, precipitation amounts and winds. The tabulated monthly summaries in the product include maximum, minimum, and average temperature, temperature departure from normal, dew point temperature, average station pressure, ceiling, visibility, weather type, wet bulb temperature, relative humidity, degree days (heating and cooling), daily precipitation, average wind speed, fastest wind speed/direction, sky cover, and occurrences of sunshine, snowfall and snow depth. The source data is global hourly (DSI 3505) which includes a number of quality control checks.

Dataset Citation

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Dataset Identifiers

NCEI DSI 3505
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00684

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

C00684

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Search Data	Local Climatological Data Search (search) Search for the dataset via a text-based interface. NCEI Climate Data Online Map Server (search) Dynamic GIS mapping application to locate stations and data for selected layers.
Download Data	NCEI ArcGIS REST Services Directory (download) ArcGIS Server REST API for the dataset. KMZ file for dataset (download) Direct download link for KMZ file. Local Climatological Data Sample (PDF) (download) This sample data file shows how the data are formatted and is for example purposes only. Local Climatological Data Sample (CSV) (download) This sample data file shows how the data are formatted and is for example purposes only. Local Climatological Data Sample (ASCII) (download) This sample data file shows how the data are formatted and is for example purposes only.
Distribution Formats	Format not available
Distributor	Customer Engagement Branch DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Customer Engagement Branch DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov


Time Period	1931-01-01 to Present
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	N: 72.0 S: -15.0 E: -64.0 W: 134.0
Spatial Coverage Map


Dataset Information	Local Climatological Data (LCD) Description Local Climatological Data is a monthly summary consisting of: 1) Summary sheet containing daily extremes and averages of temperature , departures from normal, average dew point and wet bulb temperatures, degree days, significant weather, precipitation, snowfall, snow depth, station and sea level pressure, and average and extreme wind speeds; 2) Hourly observations of most of these same weather elements plus sky conditions and visibility; 3) Hourly coded remarks; and 4) Hourly Precipitation table. The LCD is provided for approximately 1000 U.S. stations since 2005.
General Documentation	U.S. Local Climatological Data (LCD) Landing Page Dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset. Local Climatological Data Documentation User documentation for reading and understanding the data.

Dataset Information

Local Climatological Data (LCD) Description
Local Climatological Data is a monthly summary consisting of: 1) Summary sheet containing daily extremes and averages of temperature , departures from normal, average dew point and wet bulb temperatures, degree days, significant weather, precipitation, snowfall, snow depth, station and sea level pressure, and average and extreme wind speeds; 2) Hourly observations of most of these same weather elements plus sky conditions and visibility; 3) Hourly coded remarks; and 4) Hourly Precipitation table. The LCD is provided for approximately 1000 U.S. stations since 2005.

General Documentation

U.S. Local Climatological Data (LCD) Landing Page
Dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset.
Local Climatological Data Documentation
User documentation for reading and understanding the data.


Publication Dates	publication: 2005
Data Presentation Form	Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status	Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency	Monthly
Purpose	The LCD product provides a local, long-term, quality controlled climate dataset from land-based in situ observations.


Dataset Citation	Cite this dataset when used as a source.
Cited Authors	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOD/USAF > U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense DOT/FAA > Federal Aviation Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation
Originators	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOD/USAF > U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense DOT/FAA > Federal Aviation Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation
Publishers	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce


Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Maximum/Minimum Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Temperature Anomalies Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Degree Days Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Amount Earth Science > Cryosphere > Sea Ice > Snow Depth Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Sunshine Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Frequency Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Anomalies Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Visibility Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Dew Point Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Ceiling
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOD/USAF > U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense DOT/FAA > Federal Aviation Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Continent > North America > United States Of America Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Puerto Rico Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea > Virgin Islands Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Guam Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > American Samoa Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia > Palau Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia > Marshall Islands Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Western Pacific Ocean > Micronesia
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Land Surface


Use Constraints	Cite this dataset when used as a source. NCDC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NCDC makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NCDC can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCDC archives.
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Use Constraints

Cite this dataset when used as a source.

NCDC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NCDC makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NCDC can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCDC archives.

Fees

In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement	This dataset was produced by and is archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

Last Modified: 2022-06-07

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