Monthly Archives: June 2012
May 2012 Climate Digest
Each month, we will provide information regarding the previous month’s climate. Overall, preliminary data analysis suggests that May 2012 was the 2nd warmest May on record (since 1880). Major stories include a warm contiguous United States, cool Australia, and continued neutral conditions for El Niño and La Niña. More detailed information follows: Continue reading
Much of U.S. to be Warmer than Normal
Much of the United States is expected to be warmer than normal this summer. Some drought may also be on the way for parts of other desert southwest. Read on for more information. Continue reading
May 2012 Second Warmest on Record
After the fifth warmest April on record, the combined global land and ocean temperature for May 2012 was 0.66°C (1.19°F) above the 20thcentury average of 14.8°C (58.6°F), making it the 2nd warmest May on record (since 1880), only behind May 2010. Continue reading
