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NCDC Releases September 2012 Global Monthly Climate Report
According to NOAA scientists, the globally averaged temperature for September 2012 tied with 2005 as the warmest September since recordkeeping began in 1880.
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for October 9, 2012
According to the October 9 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 63.6% of the contiguous U.S.
Dataset Discovery Day – A Workshop Series at NCDC
NCDC and the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites–North Carolina (CICS-NC) will host the first Dataset Discovery Day in Asheville, NC.
The Heat is On – A New Video on Climate.gov
Climate.gov posted a new video about September conditions and wildfires starring NCDC's Deke Arndt.
NCDC Releases September U.S. Climate Report
The average U.S.temperature for September was 67.0°F, 1.4°F above the long-term average.
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for October 2, 2012
According to the October 2 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 64.6% of the contiguous U.S.
Beta Release of the Global Land Surface Databank
NCDC and international partners released a beta version of an innovative data holding that brings together new and existing sources of surface air temperature.
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for September 25, 2012
According to the September 25 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 65.6% of the contiguous U.S.
NEW Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover Extent Climate Data Record
September 25, 2012, NCDC announced the release of the Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover Extent (SCE) Climate Data Record (CDR).
NOAA Monthly Climate Webinar: Looking Back at August 2012
NOAA climate and weather experts look back at August, make predictions for the next three months, and discuss sea ice conditions in the Arctic.
