Where was the monthly temperature warmer or cooler than usual? Colors show where average monthly temperature was above or below its 1991-2020 average. Blue areas experienced cooler-than-usual temperatures while areas shown in red were warmer than usual. The darker the color, the larger the difference from the long-term average temperature.

What's the temperature of water at the ocean's surface? Colors on the map show the temperature of water right at the ocean’s surface. The darkest blue shows the coldest water: floating sea ice is usually present in these areas. Lighter shades of blue show temperatures of up to 80°F. White and orange areas show where surface temperatures are higher than 80°F, warm enough to fuel tropical cyclones or hurricanes.

Does the environment have enough water to sustain ecosystems, agriculture, and local economies that depend on it? Colors show experts' assessments of conditions related to dryness and drought. These maps focus on broad-scale conditions, so local conditions may vary. Categories reflect how much water is available in streams, lakes, and soils compared to usual for the same time of year. The darker the shade on the map, the more intense the drought conditions. For maps showing drought status in Alaska, Hawai'i, and other U.S. territories, please access the source data for this snapshot, the U.S. Drought Monitor.

After a long watch, NOAA has issued an El Niño Advisory. What changed? And what does it mean for U.S. weather?

This pair of maps shows whether your state tends to have wet, dry, or average springs during El Niño, and how often the wet or dry pattern occurred during the last 10 El Niño years.

Generate maps showing data for each of the 344 climate divisions in the U.S. Climate Divisional Database.

NOAA's Sea Level Rise map viewer gives users a way to visualize community-level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise (up to 10 feet above average high tides).

Summary: Outdoor workers and their managers can access vital heat-safety information whenever and wherever they need it—right on their mobile phones.

Summary: This suite of decision support tools provides weather, climate, drought, and cropping data for agricultural advisors, producers, and decision makers in the nation's Corn Belt.

Hans Schmitz (center) discusses farming and climate. Image credit: Hans Schmitz. Page/s that contain this image : . Motivating the Agricultural Community to Build Climate Resilience. ...