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Zack Labe

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Climate Scientist (Atmospheric) at Climate Central | PhD | Sharing data-driven stories | Harrisburg, PA | Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are only my own

My research and communication interests coincide with disentangling patterns of climate change from climate variability using data-driven methods. Also, scary movie fan!

#Arctic #ClimateChange #DataViz #MachineLearning #OpenScience #Python #SciComm #Weather #wxMastodon #wxTwitter

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 6d ago

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This is pretty wild... the average global sea surface temperature (outside of the polar regions) is still above 70°F (21.1°C) through the end of September. This is significantly above the prior record. We'll cover this in our October climate briefing: https://climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817787808929/WN_xagcAeAWQqqSZ04Z-knJRA

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What did last month reveal about the state of our climate? This next Monthly Climate Brief will take a closer look at the latest global and U.S. climate change indicators, from record ocean heat and persistent drought to wildfire weather conditions across parts of the U.S. We’ll also dig into the rapidly intensifying El Niño and what it could mean for climate risks around the world in the months ahead. Plus, agricultural climatologist Pam Knox will join us as our special guest this month to exp

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3d ago

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My conversation with Meteorologist Jim Teske on climate monitoring, changes in the Arctic, and the importance of supporting observational Earth system data: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3DCBwA05_MY

Teske's Tidbits: Arctic Climate

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2d ago

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We have some new interactive climate data visualizations at https://observablehq.com/@climatecentral/-/collection/climate-services Hope they are useful, and feel free to share!

observablehq.com

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 4d ago

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Another season of tracking freezing degree days in the high #Arctic has ended. This is a simple measure of relative cold integrated with time. This past year was quite anomalous again, consistent with a rapidly warming Arctic system. ☑️ Follow temperatures along daily at: https://zacklabe.com/arctic-temperatures/

Arctic Temperatures

Arctic Temperatures

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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“I have never seen this many open records requests in such a short time,” "People working on climate-related issues are “unwelcome in the U.S.,” he said." Inside the anti-climate campaign against researchers via @politico@flipboard.com at https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/28/climate-science-conservative-documents-universities-01065669

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2d ago

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This year's El Niño strength is already in rare company and that's only through the July-August-September average... Graphic updated in near-real time at https://zacklabe.com/climate-change-indicators/

Global climate change visuals

Global climate change visuals

All data are referenced at My visualizations: Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Concentration Arctic Sea Ice Volume and Thickness Arctic Temperatures Antarctic Se…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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Quick oceans update: yah, sea surface temperatures remain in new territory this year. See more at https://zacklabe.com/climate-change-indicators/ This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @CopernicusECMWF@masto.ai ERA5.

Global climate change visuals

Global climate change visuals

All data are referenced at My visualizations: Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Concentration Arctic Sea Ice Volume and Thickness Arctic Temperatures Antarctic Se…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 5d ago

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Here's another perspective on how quickly the melt season has started for #Antarctic sea ice this year... More views at https://zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice-extentconcentration/

Antarctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent/Thickness

Antarctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent/Thickness

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 4d ago

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The last three months really highlight just how widespread the unusually warm sea surface temperatures are found. In addition El Niño, there are several large marine heat waves, with one of the largest departures still across the North Pacific. Data from https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/optimum-interpolation-sst

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Optimum Interpolation Sea Surface Temperature (OISST)

The NOAA 1/4° Daily Optimum Interpolation Sea Surface Temperature (OISST) is a long term Climate Data Record that incorporates observations from different platforms (satellites, ships, buoys and Argo floats) into a regular global grid. The dataset is interpolated to fill gaps on the grid and create a spatially complete map of sea surface temperature. Satellite and ship observations are referenced to buoys to compensate for platform differences and sensor biases.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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Another year full of climate extremes... Did you know the last 100 days have all set new daily records for global sea surface temperatures? Learn more about our rapidly warming oceans in my webinar this week, and bring your questions! 📣 Register in advance: https://climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817787808929/WN_lzUWHmWpRXKF-yjzL0VVbg

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Monthly Climate Brief. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Monthly Climate Brief. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Global temperatures are setting more record highs, while extremes like dangerous wildfires and heavy downpours continue to impact communities around the world. Join us for the next Monthly Climate Brief to hear what the latest month revealed about the current state of the climate. We’ll also share the latest El Niño update and take your questions about what we might expect over the next few months. Plus, Brandon Bourassa from Climate Central will join us to share new analysis that shows how hum

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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The extent of global sea ice has been the 3rd lowest on record for the date (satellite-era) over the last couple of weeks. This was especially due to unusually low ice cover in the Antarctic. More graphics at https://zacklabe.com/global-sea-ice-extent-conc/

Global: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent/Thickness

Global: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent/Thickness

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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Sea surface temperatures in the key Niño 3.4 region have been at record highs since early June (climate change plus El Niño), now more than 1°C above the 1997 record this week! 😬 Bring your El Niño questions and more to our free webinar tomorrow (sign up): https://climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817787808929/WN_lzUWHmWpRXKF-yjzL0VVbg

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Monthly Climate Brief. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Monthly Climate Brief. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Global temperatures are setting more record highs, while extremes like dangerous wildfires and heavy downpours continue to impact communities around the world. Join us for the next Monthly Climate Brief to hear what the latest month revealed about the current state of the climate. We’ll also share the latest El Niño update and take your questions about what we might expect over the next few months. Plus, Brandon Bourassa from Climate Central will join us to share new analysis that shows how hum

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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Good morning! Monthly climate change indicator update time... 🫣

Global temperature: 📈
Carbon dioxide (CO₂): 📈
Methane (CH₄): 📈
Nitrous oxide (N₂O): 📈

Download at https://zacklabe.com/climate-change-indicators/

Global climate change visuals

Global climate change visuals

All data are referenced at My visualizations: Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Concentration Arctic Sea Ice Volume and Thickness Arctic Temperatures Antarctic Se…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

The last three months are the warmest on record globally, relative to every other June-July-August period since 1850. Data from NOAA/NCEI's NOAAGlobalTempv6.1.0.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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Comparing monthly average temperature anomalies in the Northern Hemisphere versus the Southern Hemisphere through August 2026 (record warm). The climate change trend in all months of the year can be visualized through the blue to red gradient. Data available via @CopernicusECMWF@masto.ai ERA5.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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"Is California facing a record-breaking winter forecast because of this Super El Nino?" Learn more from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLUUZ86pK6w

What Happens When Super El Niño Hits California?

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

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Watch the changes in 100 years of changing June-July-August temperature anomalies over land areas through 2026 (second highest on record)... Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.1.0: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/noaa-global-temp

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

NOAAGlobalTemp

The NOAA Merged Land Ocean Global Surface Temperature Analysis (NOAAGlobalTemp, formerly known as MLOST) combines long-term sea surface (water) temperature (SST) and land surface (air) temperature datasets to create a complete, accurate depiction of global temperature trends. The dataset is used to support climate monitoring activities such as the Monthly Global Climate Assessment, and also provides input data for a number of climate models.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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Have a good week! Here's your Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 16th lowest on record (JAXA data)... • about 320,000 km² above the 2010s mean • about 720,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 1,890,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 2,590,000 km² below the 1980s mean More graphics: https://zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-ice-figures/

Polar Climate Change Figures

Polar Climate Change Figures

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

Wednesday El Niño update - The explanation for why sea surface temperatures are still at record high levels in the Niño 3.4 region is because of both climate change plus El Niño. Far-reaching El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) teleconnections are more dependent on temperature gradients, and relative sea surface temperatures are actually more in line with other strong events.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social

47 years of average annual sea ice thickness across the #Arctic... Graphic now available to include 2025 at: https://zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-ice-figures/

Polar Climate Change Figures

Polar Climate Change Figures

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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Check out the total extent of the ocean warmth from last month... Data from NOAA OISSTv2.1.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

Replying to

"Over the last decade, 255 out of 378 days with coastal flooding in the Ocean City, NJ area were caused by heat-trapping pollution raising sea levels" Explore the new attribution data with https://coastal.climatecentral.org/coastal-risk-finder?contiguous=true&elevation_model=best_available&forecast_year=2050&map-settings=0111&mapType=crf_year&pathway=ssp2rcp45&percentile=p50&place=usa.nj.ocean-city-city&return_level=return_level_1&rl_model=tebaldi_2012&slr_model=ipcc_2021_med&theme=sea_level_rise&unit-area=acre&unit-distance=ft&unit-temperature=F&unit-values=absolute&x=-74.59991455078126&y=39.26947400794338&z=12

Coastal Risk Finder: Sea Level Rise & Coastal Flood Risk Maps - Ocean City, NJ

Climate Central

Coastal Risk Finder: Sea Level Rise & Coastal Flood Risk Maps - Ocean City, NJ

Explore local flood projections, risk analyses, and solutions for Ocean City, NJ.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

"Every El Niño has its own flavor. Each one is different. And so that's really important to keep in mind." via @USAToday@flipboard.com at https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/09/22/when-is-autumnal-equinox-fall-begins/91810272007/

When is the autumnal equinox? Fall begins Sept. 22

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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The warmth over western Siberia extending into the Kara Sea basin has been very persistent this summer, with temperature anomalies easily more than 5°C above the 1981-2010 average. This is one of the fast changing parts of the #Arctic during the boreal summer season. Data from @CopernicusECMWF@masto.ai reanalysis.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

Wednesday El Niño update - Unsurprisingly, sea surface temperatures still remain record warm across the central Pacific. But when discussing headlines like the “strongest” El Niño, it’s an oversimplification to ignore the role of long-term tropical warming (from climate change). Data: OISSTv2.1 🌊

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social

The global mean temperature over the last 3 months was record warm (June-July-August). We don't truly experience the global mean of course, so here's a look at those departures regionally around the world... 🟥 warmer than average 🟦 colder than average Dataset described in https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-24-0012.1

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

Last month saw a very large temperature anomaly gradient between the Weddell Sea region and West #Antarctica. In fact, this was one of the very few places anywhere on the globe with colder than average temperatures in August, especially compared to older baselines (e.g., 1951-1980). Data from ERA5.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

Trends in September temperatures over land areas for the last 50 years... note some of the regional hotspots in the darker red shading Data from https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/noaa-global-temp

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

NOAAGlobalTemp

The NOAA Merged Land Ocean Global Surface Temperature Analysis (NOAAGlobalTemp, formerly known as MLOST) combines long-term sea surface (water) temperature (SST) and land surface (air) temperature datasets to create a complete, accurate depiction of global temperature trends. The dataset is used to support climate monitoring activities such as the Monthly Global Climate Assessment, and also provides input data for a number of climate models.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

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"She said the heat waves Europe experienced over the summer, especially in coastal areas, were “exacerbated” by high sea surface temperatures." via @mongabay@mastodon.green at https://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/global-ocean-breaks-records-with-100-days-of-heat-as-el-nino-adds-new-threat/

Global ocean breaks records with 100 days of heat as El Niño adds new threat

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Global ocean breaks records with 100 days of heat as El Niño adds new threat

For 100 consecutive days between June 2 and Sept. 10, the global ocean outside of polar regions sustained record high average sea surface temperatures, according to data from the Climate Reanalyzer, a platform overseen by the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute in the U.S. On each of the 100 days, sea surface temperatures exceeded […]

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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"Scientists say prolonged warming is disrupting fisheries, damaging coral reefs, raising sea levels and threatening economies that depend on healthy seas." via https://www.rfi.fr/en/environment/20260911-how-100-days-of-record-ocean-heat-is-reshaping-life-in-and-around-the-seas

How 100 days of record ocean heat is reshaping life in and around the seas

How 100 days of record ocean heat is reshaping life in and around the seas

Global oceans have endured 100 consecutive days of record average heat, as human-driven climate change pushes temperatures higher and puts growing pressure on marine life. Scientists say prolonged warming…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1w ago

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Last month showed unusually warm sea surface temperatures across much of the #Arctic Ocean, especially in the Kara Sea, Baffin Bay, and Labrador Sea. There's been an interesting contrast in ocean temperature departures across the East Siberian Sea, as well as some lingering sea ice. Data from NOAA OISSTv2.1.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

Have a good week! Here's your Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 14th lowest on record (JAXA data)... • about 180,000 km² above the 2010s mean • about 910,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 2,030,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 2,730,000 km² below the 1980s mean More graphics: https://zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-ice-extentconcentration/

Arctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent

Arctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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Signal from El Niño is starting to reveal itself when comparing monthly temperature departures across latitude bands, with a larger relative contribution to mean warming. [Plot shows zonal-mean surface air temperature anomalies, where latitude = y-axis (not scaled by distance). Data: GISTEMPv4.]

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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August was an extraordinary month, and we're just getting started. "Record-warm temperatures spanned 13.2% of the global surface, setting an all-time August record & ranking third-highest for any month since 1951, behind May 2024 (14.3%) and April 2024 (13.9%)." (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202608/mean-monthly-temperature-records-across-the-globe)

Monthly Climate Reports | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

A collection of monthly summaries recapping climate-related occurrences on both a global and national scale

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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"In the shorter term, a strong El Niño is adding a natural warming boost on top of the heat increase driven by carbon emissions." via @LATimes@flipboard.com at https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-09-10/august-is-tied-for-worlds-hottest-month-ever-recorded

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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#Arctic climate rankings are now in for July 2026: https://zacklabe.com/archive-2026/ No update available for sea-ice volume or thickness. #SciComm #DataViz #OpenScience #OpenData

Data Ranking Archive – 2026

Data Ranking Archive – 2026

December 2026 November 2026 October 2026 September 2026 August 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 Other climate year statistics: Data Archive –…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 3w ago

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Have a good week! Here's your Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the 10th lowest on record (JAXA data)... • about 90,000 km² above the 2010s mean • about 1,030,000 km² below the 2000s mean • about 2,100,000 km² below the 1990s mean • about 2,780,000 km² below the 1980s mean More graphics: https://zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-ice-extentconcentration/

Arctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent

Arctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2w ago

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"As August came to a close, nearly 8.3 million acres had burned across the U.S., setting a year-to-date record. This isn’t particularly surprising." ➡️ Read our latest monthly state of the climate report: https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings/august-2026 🎨 Download and share more global/U.S. climate visuals too: https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings/august-2026#additional-graphics

Climate Central’s Monthly Briefing Highlights from August 2026 | Climate Central

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Climate Central’s Monthly Briefing Highlights from August 2026 | Climate Central

Climate Central’s Monthly Briefing Highlights from August 2026

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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Yesterday I showed how global sea ice cover has taken a rapid tumble, so here's a closer look at that change in #Antarctic sea ice. It's currently the 2nd lowest extent on record for the date. See more at https://zacklabe.com/antarctic-sea-ice-extentconcentration/ Data from the NSIDC.

Antarctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent/Thickness

Antarctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent/Thickness

Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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"Across the West, drought update states that the combination of a record-low snowpack, record hot temperatures and the unremarkable start to the monsoon season are stressing water supplies." via https://www.aspentimes.com/news/colorado-drought-worsens/

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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Patterns of August temperatures in the #Antarctic when averaged by decade... Data from @CopernicusECMWF@masto.ai ERA5 reanalysis.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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The average global temperature so far this year (for the January-July period) is the 3rd warmest on record since the start of this dataset... This data is using NOAAGlobalTempv6.1.0: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/noaa-global-temp

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

NOAAGlobalTemp

The NOAA Merged Land Ocean Global Surface Temperature Analysis (NOAAGlobalTemp, formerly known as MLOST) combines long-term sea surface (water) temperature (SST) and land surface (air) temperature datasets to create a complete, accurate depiction of global temperature trends. The dataset is used to support climate monitoring activities such as the Monthly Global Climate Assessment, and also provides input data for a number of climate models.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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July 2026 was the hottest month on record in NASA's GISTEMPv4 dataset, though some uncertainty there within the range of 2023 and 2024. Check out the map of anomalies... 🥹 🟥 warmer than average 🟦 colder than average Data from https://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/graphs_v4/

data.giss.nasa.gov

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

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July 2026 was the warmest month for average temperatures on record across the contiguous U.S., even surpassing the Dust Bowl. This was especially due to an increase in those dangerously high overnight temperatures. 📣 REGISTER for our next briefing to learn more: https://climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817787808929/WN_bWZWT_KzSzOa7QaKahBg1A

climatecentral-org.zoom.us

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2mo ago

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July 2026 set a new record for the month for near-surface air temperatures across the Tropics. Note the long-term warming trend as well (in all months), as indicated by the shading of the older (blue) to more recent years (red). Data from https://doi.org/10.24381/cds.f17050d7

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2mo ago

"“This shows we’re subconsciously getting used to the record-breaking heat,” he says, as it becomes the norm." via https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/increase-extreme-heat-days-climate-change

nationalgeographic.com

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 2mo ago

Sea surface temperatures are way above average in parts of the #Arctic as of last month, particularly in the Kara Sea Basin extending to around Svalbard and the Greenland Sea. This is also found in the Hudson Bay due to their very early sea ice melt-out. Data from NOAA OISSTv2.1.

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

Evolution of July #Arctic sea ice and sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies during the satellite-era... A summary of last month can be found from @CopernicusECMWF@masto.ai at https://climate.copernicus.eu/sea-ice-cover-july-2026 *SST data set (OISSTv2.1) is only available since about 1982

climate.copernicus.eu

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Zack Labe @ZLabe@fediscience.org

· 1mo ago

Check out this animation of 100 years of average July temperature anomalies over global land areas (through this year)... Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.1.0: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/noaa-global-temp

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

NOAAGlobalTemp

The NOAA Merged Land Ocean Global Surface Temperature Analysis (NOAAGlobalTemp, formerly known as MLOST) combines long-term sea surface (water) temperature (SST) and land surface (air) temperature datasets to create a complete, accurate depiction of global temperature trends. The dataset is used to support climate monitoring activities such as the Monthly Global Climate Assessment, and also provides input data for a number of climate models.

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