Air Temperature

The global land and ocean temperature departure from average for July 2018 was the fourth highest on record for the month of July.

During July 2018, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 75.5°F, 1.9°F above the 20th century average.

NCEI’s Daily Weather Records Data Tool provides a summary of recent temperature, precipitation, and snowfall station records.

We’re announcing the release of the State of the Climate in 2017 report, an assessment of the world’s climate system.

A new study finds that one of California’s worst dry spells in 450 years has less than a one percent chance of recovering within two years.

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

Over 250 years ago, meteorologists used kites to carry thermometers aloft and record upper air observations.

The globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for January 2017 was the third highest for the month.

The globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for February 2017 was the second highest for the month.

The globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for March 2017 was the second highest for the month.