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This is a representation of what the Covid-19 virus would look like under a powerful microscope.

January 3, 2023

Exploring the Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Ocean Observing

A new paper explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Global Ocean Observing System’s in situ ocean observing.

Partially wet road with snow-covered evergreen trees on both sides.

December 22, 2022

December 2022 Regional Climate Impacts and Outlooks

The December 2022 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are now available for 11 regions and subregions.

Aerial view of water on the Great Lakes and some land with trees beginning to change colors in autumn

December 15, 2022

2022 Status of U.S. Marine and Great Lakes Ecosystems Released

The release includes significant changes across many key ecosystem indicators including increasing marine heatwaves, changing marine species distribution, the addition of the Great Lakes and more.

Aerial view of buildings in Harare, Zimbabwe with jacaranda trees blooming purple surrounding a city park.

December 14, 2022

Assessing the Global Climate in November 2022

In November 2022, the global average temperature was 1.37°F (0.76°C) above average, the ninth warmest on record.

Wooden covered bridge in autumn across Owens Creek on Roddy Rd in Frederick County, MD.

December 8, 2022

Assessing the U.S. Climate in November 2022

In November, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 41.0°F, 0.7°F below the 20th-century average.

Silhouette of an oil well operating against a skyline at dawn.

December 7, 2022

High Definition Geomagnetic Model Receives Update

On November 15, 2022, NCEI’s High Definition Geomagnetic Model (HDGM) received its annual update.

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March 1, 2017

Updated December 6, 2022

A Beach Companion: Coastal Water Temperature Guide

The Coastal Water Temperature Guide (CWTG) from NCEI supplies recent ocean and Great Lakes temperatures.

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December 6, 2022

Participating in the 2022 AGU Fall Meeting

Science Leads the Future at the American Geophysical Union Fall 2022 Meeting.

Gloved hand holding a piece of a cylindrical ice core from Hunter, AK outside in the snow. The ice has some small debris and is fairly cloudy at the bottom. Photo by Mike Waszkiewicz.

December 5, 2022

Climate Change in the Context of Paleoclimate

Studying the world before thermometers provides a better understanding of future climate concerns.

Lake reflecting trees and clouds and fall colored grass surrounding the water.

November 15, 2022

Assessing the Global Climate in October 2022

In October 2022, the global average temperature was 1.60°F (0.89°C) above average, the fourth warmest on record.