Dive into a fascinating analysis of climate comfort across the United States. This post examines an interactive map showing the number of comfortable temperature days per year, highlighting California’s coastline as a top contender. We also rank various U.S. climate types based on their potential health impacts, offering insights for climate enthusiasts and potential relocators alike.
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Explore the global dry air capitals with our comprehensive guide. Discover which cities have the driest air on the world map, including key findings and detailed insights on each continent.
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Annually, the Earth experiences an average of approximately one meter (39 inches) of rainfall or snowfall. Nevertheless, differences in latitude, wind patterns, alterations in the Earth’s topography, and the planet’s axial tilt contribute to an uneven dispersion of precipitation worldwide.
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The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 58°С (136 °F) in the Libyan desert. The coldest temperature ever measured was -88°C (-126°F) at Vostok Station in Antarctica. But every country in the world has its own temperature records, and the difference between them can reach noticeable values.
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Antarctica’s Soviet Vostok base experienced the coldest temperatures ever recorded on Earth in 1983, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The Vostok station, which runs on approximately 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles) of ice, is among the most isolated research stations globally.
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In many parts of the world (except some countries in the southern hemisphere), the summer season is considered the peak vacation period. Summer vacations are popular because they often coincide with school holidays, making it easier for families to plan trips. But summer is not only associated with warm and pleasant temperatures, but also with extremely hot temperatures in many places. So, I decided to create a world map that charts the highest temperatures ever recorded in different countries worldwide throughout the recorded history of weather observation.
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We tend to connect “summer” with “hot” due to obvious reasons. For most of the U.S., the warmest conditions during the meteorological summer months in the Northern Hemisphere (June, July, and August) are observed. However, it is worth noting that the “hottest day of the year” from a climatological perspective differs significantly throughout the United States. Its occurrence can range from early June in certain regions to as late as September and October in others!
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Salt Lake City got the most snow each year during the analyzing period through 2020, with 134.5 inches (3416 mm). Anchorage (AK) received 105.6 inches (2681 mm). Along with Rochester (NY), which got 102.2 inches (2596 mm), these cities were the just 3 cities to report more than 100 inches (2540 mm) of snow yearly.
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Spring is one of the four seasons, displacing winter and preceding summer. In the United States, much of the south usually enjoy greenery by the end of March, but it’ll be a while in the Northwest or Northeast.
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Data analyst Alasdair Rae created unique 3D maps of the global population density. This idea inspired me to make three-dimensional maps depicting different climatic parameters. To create these maps, I used Worldclim data: average temperature (°C), precipitation (mm), solar radiation (kJ m-2 day-1), and wind speed (m s-1).
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