The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (WWCB) provides a vital source of information on weather, climate, and agricultural developments worldwide, along with maps and charts appropriate for the season. The Bulletin is posted every Tuesday by 4:00 p.m. (ET) except weeks when federal offices are closed on Monday.
Where do these data come from?
The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin is jointly prepared by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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What can I do with these data?
- Check recent conditions that affect crops including the range of relative humidity and number of days above and below selected temperatures and precipitation amounts.
- Make decisions about timelines for planting and harvesting.
- Compare conditions in the United States with those in many other growing regions in the world.
How do I use the site?
- Click the Direct Link for the latest issue.
- Or visit the USDA Weather and Drought Monitor page to access the bulletin, as well as other featured content.
- An archive of past bulletins can be found at the USDA's Economic, Statistics, and Market Information System, keyword search "Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin".
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Data Format(s)PDF
Access Type Link & Description Download Weekly summary publication published on Tuesdays -
Archive going back to January 1971.
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Data TypeLand-based stationEssential Climate VariablesAir temperature, , ,Ancillary VariablesDrought severity, Humidity, Growing degree daysScience OrganizationNOAA and USDAData StewardWorld Agricultural Outlook BoardEmailmsewadeh@oce.usda.gov
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