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U.S. Drought Monitor Update for September 18, 2012
According to the September 18 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 64.82% of the contiguous U.S.
CycloneCenter.org Released
A new website lets NOAA scientists and the public team up to better understand historical hurricanes.
How NCDC’s Datasets Compare to Each Other
On August 8, 2012, NCDC reported that July 2012 was the hottest month since recordkeeping began in 1895. It was 3.3 degrees (F) above the 20th-century average, which amounts to an absolute temperature of 77.6° F.
NCDC Releases August 2012 Global Monthly Climate Report
The average global temperature over land and ocean surfaces was fourth highest on record for August at 61.22°F, 1.12°F above the 20th-century average.
New Climate Monitoring Videos on Climate.gov
Climate.gov posted two new Climate Monitoring videos starring Deke Arndt, Chief of the Climate Monitoring Branch at NCDC.
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for September 11, 2012
According to the September 11 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 64.2% of the contiguous U.S.
NCDC Releases August 2012 U.S. Monthly Climate Report
According to NOAA scientists, the average temperature for the contiguous United States during August was 74.4°F, 1.6°F above the long-term average, marking the 16th warmest August on record.
NCDC Releases Redesigned Website
NCDC released a redesigned version of their website, www.ncdc.noaa.gov, on Wednesday, September 12.
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for September 4, 2012
According to the new U.S. Drought Monitor report, moderate to exceptional drought covers 63.39% of the contiguous U.S.
NCDC Releases 2011 Annual Accomplishments Report
Today, NCDC released its 2011 Annual Accomplishments Report, which highlights the Center’s key accomplishments throughout the year.
