Monthly Archives: August 2012
July 2012 Climate Digest
Each month, we will provide information regarding the previous month’s climate. Overall, preliminary data analysis suggests that July 2012 was the 4th warmest July on record (since 1880). Major stories include a warm contiguous United States, cool Australia, several typhoons, and continued neutral conditions for El Niño and La Niña. More detailed information follows. Continue reading
U.S. Autumn Outlook
Much of the United States is expected to be warmer this autumn. Some drought relief may also be on the way for parts of the southeast and desert southwest. Read on for more information. Continue reading
July 2012 Fourth Warmest on Record
After the fourth warmest June on record, the combined global land and ocean temperature for July 2012 was 0.62°C (1.12°F) above the 20thcentury average of 15.8°C (60.4°F), making it the 4th warmest July on record (since 1880). Continue reading
