Maps & Data

What average temperatures are projected for the future if we reduce and stabilize global emissions of heat-trapping gases within the next two decades? Colors show projected daily average temperature for each month from the 2020s through the 2090s, based on a stabilized-emissions future. In this case, the stabilized-emissions future represents a specific Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) called RCP 4.5. Learn more about RCPs » « Go back to the Data Snapshots interface

What "overnight lows" are projected for the future if we reduce and stabilize global emissions of heat-trapping gases within the next two decades? Colors show projected daily average minimum temperature for each month from the 2020s through the 2090s, based on a stabilized-emissions future. In this case, the stabilized-emissions future represents a specific Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) called RCP 4.5. Learn more about RCPs » « Go back to the Data Snapshots interface

Wondering which direction the wind was from during your last cold snap, or which summer months usually have a breeze?

What are the chances that total precipitation will be below, near, or above average over the next three months? Colors show where total precipitation has an increased chance of being higher or lower than usual during the next three months. The darker the shading, the greater the chance for the indicated condition. White areas have equal chances for precipitation totals that are below, near, or above the long-term average (median) for the next three months.

What are the chances for various temperature conditions over the next three months? Shaded areas show where average temperature has an increased chance of being warmer or cooler than usual. The darker the shading, the greater the chance for the indicated condition. White areas have equal chances for average temperatures below, near, or above the long-term average for the month.

Was the month drier or wetter than usual? Colors show where and by how much monthly precipitation totals differed from average precipitation for the same month from 1991-2020. Green areas were wetter than the 30-year average for the month and brown areas were drier. White and very light areas had monthly precipitation totals close to the long-term average.

Was the month cooler or warmer than usual? Colors show where and by how much the monthly average temperature differed from the month’s long-term average temperature from 1991-2020. Red areas were warmer than the 30-year average for the month, and blue areas were cooler. White and very light areas had temperatures close to the long-term average.

How much heat energy is being stored in Earth’s ocean? Colors on the map show where instruments detected more or less heat energy in the top 2,300 feet of water than the long-term average annual heat content. Orange areas show where heat content was higher than the long-term average. Blue areas show where heat content was lower than the long-term average. The darker the shade of blue or orange, the larger the heat-content difference from the long-term average.

How much heat energy is being stored in Earth’s ocean? Colors on the map show where instruments detected more or less heat energy in the top 2,300 feet of water than the long-term average annual heat content. Orange areas show where heat content was higher than the long-term average. Blue areas show where heat content was lower than the long-term average. The darker the shade of blue or orange, the larger the heat-content difference from the long-term average.

Is annual sea surface temperature warmer or cooler than usual? Colors on this map show where and by how much annual sea surface temperature differed from a long-term average (1985-1993, details from Coral Reef Watch). Red and orange areas were warmer than average, and blue areas were cooler than average. The darker the color, the larger the difference from the long-term average. White and very light areas were near average.