Topics Climate
Extreme Heat: When Outdoor Sports Become Risky
Extreme heat index days—when heat and humidity make it difficult for the body to cool itself off—have been increasing in cities across the country.
National Map of Heat Index Days Dangerous for Outdoor Sports
A new Climate Central report finds an increase in days with an extreme heat index, which greatly impact outdoor sports and the risk of heat illnesses.
Explainer: Health Impacts in Excessive Heat
A new Climate Central report finds an increase in days with an extreme heat index, which greatly impact outdoor sports and the risk of heat illnesses.
Danger for Sports: Days with a 90°F+ heat index
A new Climate Central report finds an increase in days with an extreme heat index, which greatly impact outdoor sports and the risk of heat illnesses.
National: graphs of global temps by month
The last five years have been the hottest five in recorded history
Local: records by decade
Take a look at how record high temperatures have compared to record lows in your city.
Summer Nights are Warming Across the U.S.
Summer minimum temperatures are warming fast across the U.S. — leading to added health risks and higher energy costs
How Summer Nights are Changing In Your Area
Is the summer heat making it hard to sleep? Here’s how the summer minimum temperatures have been changing in your city.
