Globally, May 2023 was the third-warmest May in the 174-year NOAA record. It's virtually certain that the year 2023 will rank among the 10-warmest years on record.
Much of the West was warmer than average in May, but the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast were cooler than average.
El Niño conditions are present and expected to continue into the winter. Our blogger discusses the thinking behind the forecast, including the possibility of a strong El Niño event.
What are the odds? This post explains whether your corner of the U.S. is facing elevated odds of an unusually wet, dry, warm, or cool June.
A desire for more caving adventures led this young scientist to paleoclimate science.
Climate outlooks are different from weather forecasts, and it's easy to misunderstand what the maps are telling us. Let us explain.
The warm phase of Earth's most powerful natural climate pattern appears to be on its way.
Globally, it was the fourth-warmest April on record, but for the oceans, it was record warm.
Things are heating up in the tropical Pacific! Our blogger explains how this might be a sign that El Niño is right around the corner.