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June 29, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 27, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 22.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

Photo of dirt path leading through a field of wild purple flowers below a blue sky.

June 30, 2016

Updated June 29, 2023

When to Expect the Warmest Day of the Year

Our updated maps help identify which day of the year, on average, has the highest maximum temperature across the United States.

July 1, 2018

Updated June 29, 2023

Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Warm Climate

In honor of Independence Day, we take a look at typical July climate conditions and Climate Normals for several patriotic-named locations.

Photo of Gulf of Mexico by Barbara Ambrose, NOAA NCEI

March 28, 2017

Updated June 28, 2023

NCEI Scientists Contribute to Gulf Collaboration

NCEI scientists contribute to the continued health and resilience of the Gulf of Mexico through a collaborative alliance.

Blue, orange, and yellow sunset over a large body of water with a skyline of trees in the background.

June 22, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 20, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 22.7% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

Mercator projection of the world with green, yellow, and red track lines crossing bodies of water across the globe showing the location of bathymetric data held by the Data Center for Digital Bathymetry.

June 21, 2023

NOAA and International Hydrographic Organization Collaborate on Digital Bathymetry Data

NOAA and the International Hydrographic Organization sign a memorandum of understanding maintaining NCEI as the host of the Data Center for Digital Bathymetry.

Canyon desert landscape with the sun setting in yellow and orange hues overhead.

June 15, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 13, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 20.9% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

June 15, 2023

Celebrating 40 Years of the Regional Climate Center Program: Partnerships in Action

In this second Regional Climate Centers news installment, we highlight how partnerships have led to innovative climate services for the various sectors of the U.S. economy.

Jacaranda trees bloom purple in a cobblestone square in Lisbon, Portugal in front of a fountain.

June 14, 2023

Assessing the Global Climate in May 2023

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

Technician wearing safety gear deploys yellow buoy into blue-green ocean.

June 12, 2023

New Daily International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set

A new daily version of ICOADS has been released, complimenting the existing monthly version.