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Assessing the U.S. Climate

Monthly assessment of the National Climate

National Climate Report

An analysis of national temperatures and precipitation each month, placing the data into a historical perspective

A monthly discussion of U.S. drought status, with narrative and graphics

Wildfires Report

A summary of wildfires in the U.S. and related weather and climate conditions

National Snow and Ice Report

A national view of snow and ice conditions by month, placing the data and significant events into a historical perspective

Tornadoes Report

A summary of tornadic activity in the Contiguous U.S.

Synoptic Discussion

A summary of synoptic activity in the U.S.

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Assessing the Global Climate

Monthly assessment of the Global Climate

Global Climate Report

An analysis of global temperatures and precipitation, placing the data into a historical perspective

Global Drought Narrative

A monthly narrative on the state of global drought

Regional Analysis

A summary of global regional temperature anomalies, placing the data into a historical perspective

Upper Air Report

Tropospheric and stratospheric temperatures, with data placed into historical perspective

Tropical Cyclones Report

A breakdown of hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tropical storms across the globe

Global Snow and Ice Report

A global view of snow and ice, placing the data into a historical perspective

Discontinued

Weather-related hazards and disasters around the world

El Niño/Southern Oscillation

Atmospheric and oceanic conditions related to ENSO

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January 2020
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