Air Temperature

During September 2018, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 67.8°F, 2.9°F above the 20th century average.

The September 2018 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are available for 10 regions and subregions of the United States.

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

During August 2018, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 73.6°F, 1.5°F above the 20th century average.

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.