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, 09 Jul 2026 11:01:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/202606 The June contiguous U.S. average temperature was 70.63 degrees Fahrenheit, 2.16 degrees Fahrenheit above the 1901-2000 average. The precipitation total was 3.23 inches, 0.31 inches (10.6%) above the 1901-2000 mean. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202606 The combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for June was 1.09 degrees C (1.96 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 1901-2000 average of 15.5 degrees C (59.9 degrees Fahrenheit). The precipitation total was 81.74 mm, 0.63 mm (0.8%) above the 1979-2000 average. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-drought/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-drought/202606 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. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/upper-air/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/upper-air/202606 June Mid-troposphere temperature anomalies: 0.664 degrees C (NESDIS STAR). Lower Stratosphere temperature anomalies: -0.204 degrees C (NESDIS STAR). Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tropical-cyclones/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tropical-cyclones/202606 Seven named storms occurred across the globe in June, which was above the 1991-2020 average of 5.5. Two of those reached tropical cyclone strength (greater than or equal to 74 mph), and one 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 26.0x10^4kt^2 or about 90% of the 1991-2020 average for June. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tornadoes/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tornadoes/202606 June is typically the month with the second-highest count of tornado occurrences across the United States. Historically, most June tornadoes are concentrated across the Plains and Midwest. According to data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC), there were 374 preliminary tornado reports during June, which is 176% of the 1991-2020 June average of 212.6 tornadoes and the third-highest on record for June. This month's highest concentration of events was clustered across Illinois and Indiana. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/synoptic/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/synoptic/202606 Note: WPO and EPO plots as well as 500-hPa maps have been omitted from this report due to incomplete data. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 global https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-snow/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global-snow/202606 During June, Global Sea Ice Extent was 22.75 million square km (8.78 million square miles), 8.12% below the 1991-2020 average. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/fire/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/fire/202606 For June, 5372 fires (9th least since 2000) burned 727676 acres (13th least on record), which is 135.46 acres burned/fire (13th most). For January - June, 35884 fires (10th most) burned 3138394 acres (4th most), which is 87.46 acres burned/fire (5th most). Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:01:00 -0400 national https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/drought/202606 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/drought/202606 As of June 30th, 47.84% of the Contiguous U.S. was experiencing drought conditions, 30.7% was in severe drought, 10.89% extreme, and 1% exceptional. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400