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Wildfire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles on January 8, 2025. Image is from Koreatown towards Getty Center and Brentwood. Images showcase dense smoke clouds, burning hillsides and urban areas at risk.

February 10, 2025

Assessing the U.S. Climate in January 2025

The average temperature of the contiguous U.S. in January was 29.2°F, 0.9°F below average, ranking in the coolest third of the 131-year record and the coldest January on record (2005–25) for the U.S. Climate Reference Network (USCRN).

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February 2, 2017

Updated January 30, 2025

Groundhog Day Forecasts and Climate History

Every February 2, we anxiously await groundhog Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of spring’s arrival, but how accurate is he?

Photo of the globe with bright spots of industrial light and “ESIP Meeting, January 2025, Innovation to Impact, Jan 21–24, Virtual, esipfed.org/meetings” as a banner in the forefront.

January 14, 2025

Participating in the 2025 ESIP January Meeting

NCEI scientists and partners explore Earth science data for all people at the 2025 January Meeting of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP).

Un enorme iceberg flotando en el Océano Sur cerca de la Antártida con montañas cubiertas de nieve en el fondo. Cortesía de GettyImages. Crédito: Ray Hems.

January 10, 2025

Evaluación del Clima Global en 2024

NOAA clasificó el 2024 como el año más cálido en el récord de la temperatura global, que comienza en 1850.

Massive iceberg floating in the Southern Ocean off Antarctica with snow-covered mountains in the background. Courtesy of GettyImages. Credit: Ray Hems.

January 10, 2025

Assessing the Global Climate in 2024

The global land and ocean temperature departure from average for 2024 was the highest on record.

A road is inundated with floodwaters in Arden, NC after hurricane Helene. Broken tree branches and damaged power lines hang over the flooded road.

January 10, 2025

Assessing the U.S. Climate in 2024

During 2024, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 55.5°F, 3.5°F above the 20th-century average.

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January 7, 2025

Participating in the 2025 AMS Annual Meeting

NCEI scientists and staff showcase their work and expertise during the 2025 annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society.

A highway winding around a hill covered in trees changing color in the autumn.

January 3, 2025

Updated January 3, 2025

December 2024 Regional Climate Impacts and Outlooks

The December 2024 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are now available for 13 regions and subregions.

Yellow-hued backcountry road and trees lightly dusted in snow.

December 26, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for December 24, 2024

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.2% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

December 7, 2017

Updated December 20, 2024

Chasing the Northern Lights

Many factors influence the odds of viewing an aurora. Learn how to improve your chances of seeing one yourself.