It’s Official: 2012 is Hottest U.S. Year on Record
A snapshot of how 2012 stacks up against the five other warmest years ever recorded in the U.S.
2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded
You knew it was warm last month, but today it’s official: it wasn’t just warm; it was the warmest March ever recorded in the U.S.
Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011
A look at which states were hit hardest by extreme climate and weather events in 2011.
The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures
The average temperature in Moscow during June, July and August 2010 was significantly hotter than any year since 1950.
The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: July Temperatures
The average temperature in Moscow during July 2010 was significantly hotter than any year since 1950.
A Tale of Two Coasts
Comparison of early to mid-summer conditions along the eastern seaboard vs. the West Coast.
Countries That Set New Record Highs in 2010
More countries have set new record high temperatures in 2010 than during any other year since instrumental records began.
New York: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in New York, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
