https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/ NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information monthly report on the state of the climate NCEI.Monitoring.Info@noaa.gov (NCEI Monitoring Info) en-US Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/202607 The July contiguous U.S. average temperature was 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit, 3.3 degrees Fahrenheit above the 1901-2000 average. The precipitation total was 2.55 inches, 0.23 inches (8.3%) below the 1901-2000 mean. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202607 The combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for July was 1.18 degrees C (2.12 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 1901-2000 average of 15.5 degrees C (59.9 degrees Fahrenheit). The precipitation total was 85.62 mm, 1.58 mm (1.9%) above the 1979-2000 average. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-drought/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-drought/202607 This report synthesizes data from the following sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI): Global temperature data (1850-2026). European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) ERA5 Reanalysis: Global precipitation data (1940-2026), as well as temperature data for Australia. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/upper-air/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/upper-air/202607 July upper air temperature anomalies are currently unavailable. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tropical-cyclones/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tropical-cyclones/202607 Nine named storms occurred across the globe in July, which was near the 1991-2020 average of 9.6. Five of those reached tropical cyclone strength (greater than or equal to 74 mph), and three reached major tropical cyclone strength (greater than or equal to 111 mph). The global accumulated cyclone energy (ACE: an integrated metric of the strength, frequency, and duration of tropical storms) was 136.1x10^4kt^2 or about 195% of the 1991-2020 average for July. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tornadoes/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tornadoes/202607 July is typically the month with the fourth-highest count of tornado occurrences across the United States. Historically, most July tornadoes are concentrated across the central and northern Plains into the Upper Midwest, where the jet stream is typically more active. Florida also has a history of mid-summer tornadoes, which is usually associated with periodic tropical cyclone activity. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/synoptic/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/synoptic/202607 Note: WPO and EPO plots as well as 500-hPa maps have been omitted from this report due to incomplete data. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-snow/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-snow/202607 During July, Global Sea Ice Extent was 22.72 million square km (8.77 million square miles), 8.46% below the 1991-2020 average. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/fire/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/fire/202607 For July, 8120 fires (12th most since 2000) burned 1679856 acres (11th most on record), which is 206.88 acres burned/fire (13th most). For January - July, 44004 fires (10th most) burned 4818250 acres (7th most), which is 109.5 acres burned/fire (10th most). Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/drought/202607 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/drought/202607 As of July 28th, 47.89% of the Contiguous U.S. was experiencing drought conditions, 28.3% was in severe drought, 10% extreme, and 0.86% exceptional. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400