Tag Archives: Climate
June 2012 Fourth Warmest on Record
After the second warmest May on record, the combined global land and ocean temperature for June 2012 was 0.63°C (1.13°F) above the 20thcentury average of 15.5°C (59.9°F), making it the 4th warmest June on record (since 1880). Continue reading
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