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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.
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.
December 30, 2021
U.S. Drought Monitor Update for December 28, 2021
According to the December 28 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 46.2% of the United States including Puerto Rico.
December 17, 2024
World Magnetic Model 2025 Released
NCEI plays a critical role in the development, maintenance, and distribution of the World Magnetic Model.
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NCEI maintains one of the most significant archives on Earth, with comprehensive oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data. We archive over 229 terabytes of data each month from over 130 observing platforms.
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NCEI provides access to an extensive archive of environmental data through several platforms. We deliver the climate, coastal, oceanographic, and geophysical data you need in a variety of formats.
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