Remember when October actually felt cool? Those days are fading. New climate data reveals every US county now has warmer falls than in 1970. The Southwest saw the biggest jumps – Reno warmed by 7.7°F (4.3°C). Explore interactive maps to see exactly how much your area changed.
Read more: Fall’s Getting Warmer Across the US
Air conditioning transformed American homes in the 20th century. Here’s how it began, where it’s most common today, and which states hardly use it at all.
Read more: Air Conditioners in America: Percentage of U.S. Households with at Least One AC
Heat waves in Europe are no longer rare events. A new map shows how often summer days over 30ºC now occur compared to the early 1980s.
Read more: Europe’s Hot Summers: Comparing Heat Days Then and Now
A fascinating sunshine hours map of Europe reveals staggering solar variation across the continent. The visualization shows how latitude, ocean currents, winds, terrain, and continentality create unique sunshine patterns in each region.
Read more: Europe’s Sunshine Map
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.
Read more: The Most Comfortable Places to Live in the United States
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.
Read more: World Map of Dry Air Capitals: Cities with the Driest Air Globally
Earth’s average annual precipitation is about one meter, but this rain and snow are far from evenly distributed. From tropical rainforests drenched in rainfall to Antarctica’s bone-dry valleys, discover how geography and climate shape these extremes through detailed maps.
Read more: The Unequal Distribution of Global Precipitation Mapped
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.
Read more: Difference Between Highest and Lowest Temperatures Ever Measured
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.
Read more: The Coldest Temperatures Around The World Mapped
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.
Read more: The Hottest Temperatures Around The World Mapped
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!
Read more: The Warmest Day of the Year in The United States
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.
Read more: The snowiest cities in the U.S. mapped
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.
Read more: When Does Spring Usually Start in the U.S?