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July Was Warmest Month On Record NOAA Reports, Lists All "Signifiicant Climate Anomalies And Events"
While some, perhaps not California farmers, will disagree with NOAA's assessment of the world's atmospheric conditions, earlier today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared that July was the warmest month ever recorded for the globe and was also the record warmest for global oceans, putting a full stop to a year that has been characterized by numerous perplexing atmospheric outliers around the globe but perhaps none other more so than NOAA's earlier assessment that the winter of 2015 was also the warmest on record despite the much discussed US winter, where for the second year in a row the economic slowdown was blamed on a colder than usual winter. Go figure: perhaps here too we need double seasonal adjustments.
Among some of the highlights noted by NOAA:
- The combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for July 2015 was the highest for July in the 136-year period of record, at 0.81°C (1.46°F) above the 20th century average of 15.8°C (60.4°F), surpassing the previous record set in 1998 by 0.08°C (0.14°F). As July is climatologically the warmest month of the year globally, this monthly global temperature of 16.61°C (61.86°F) was also the highest among all 1627 months in the record that began in January 1880. The July temperature is currently increasing at an average rate of 0.65°C (1.17°F) per century.
- The July globally-averaged land surface temperature was 1.73°F (0.96°C) above the 20th century average. This was the sixth highest for July in the 1880–2015 record.
- The July globally-averaged sea surface temperature was 1.35°F (0.75°C) above the 20th century average. This was the highest temperature for any month in the 1880–2015 record, surpassing the previous record set in July 2014 by 0.13°F (0.07°C). The global value was driven by record warmth across large expanses of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
NOAA goes on to note some of the headline-grabbing "significant climate anomalies and events" including the Arctic and Antarctic Sea Ice Extent, Typhoon Nangka, the abnormally hot summer in western and central Europe coupled with the cooler than average weather in North Europe, the "widespread snow" in eastern Australia, the second warmest July in Africa, the fifth warmest July on record for South America, and the strange distribution of atmospheric conditions in the US, where the record California drought was contrasted with the cool Central states.
Some other highlights from the report:
- The average Arctic sea ice extent for July was 350,000 square miles (9.5 percent) below the 1981–2010 average. This was the eighth smallest July extent since records began in 1979 and largest since 2009, according to analysis by the National Snow and Ice Data Center using data from NOAA and NASA.
- Antarctic sea ice during July was 240,000 square miles (3.8 percent) above the 1981–2010 average. This was the fourth largest July Antarctic sea ice extent on record and 140,000 square miles smaller than the record-large July extent of 2014.
- Austria recorded its hottest July since national records began in 1767. The average temperature was 3.0°C (5.0°F) higher than the 1981–2010 average, beating the previous record of +2.7°C (+4.9°F) set just a few years earlier in 2006. Two major heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 38°C (100°F), contributed to this heat record. At some stations in major cities, including Innsbruck University, Linz, and Klagenfurt, it was not only the hottest July, but the hottest month ever recorded in the 249-year period of record. On July 7th, the daily temperature reached 38.2°C (100.8°F) in Innsbruck, its highest temperature in recorded history.
- The heat waves extended to France, where the country had its third warmest July in its 116-year period of record. Overall, the temperature was 2.1°C (3.8°F) higher than the 1981–2010 average, with localized departures of more than 4°C (7°F) in the Massif Central to the North East and the Alps, according to MeteoFrance .
- The Netherlands also experienced abnormally hot July temperatures at the beginning of the month. Under an intense heat wave that gripped much of western and central Europe, the southeastern town of Maastricht observed a temperature of 38.2°C (100.8°F) on July 2nd the highest temperature on record for that town and one of the highest for the country. The highest temperature ever recorded was 38.6°C (101.5°F) in Warnsveld in 1944. The heat did not last however. The temperature was below 0°C (32°F) at a station in Twente in the eastern part of the country on July 9th and 10th, the first time the temperature dropped below freezing in July since 1984.
- Record-breaking heat was observed in parts of the southern United Kingdom at the beginning of July, including the highest temperature recorded in the country since August 2003. However, the heat did not last as westerly Atlantic air flowed in, bringing cooler-than-average temperatures for much of the remainder of the month. So, despite the early record heat, overall, the average July temperature for the UK was 0.7°C (1.1°F) lower than the 1981–2010 average.
- Despite a heatwave over part of Sweden at the beginning of the month, temperatures remained cool for the reminder of July across much of the country. While temperatures across southeastern Sweden were slightly above average, other areas, particularly in the far north, were not. Pajala observed its coolest July since 1965 and Gaddede its coolest since 1951, although SMHI notes that the station has been relocated a few times over the years.
- Norway experienced cooler-than-average temperatures for the third consecutive month. The average July temperature was 0.7°C (1.1°F) lower than the 1961–1990 average. Temperatures were as much as 3°C (5°F) below average at some stations in Finnmark.
- A high pressure dome over the Middle East brought what may be one of the most extreme heat indices ever recorded in the world on July 31st. According to media reports, in the city of Bandar Mahshahr, the air temperature of 46°C (115°F) combined with a dew point of 32°C (90°F) for a heat index on 74°C (165°F). The highest known heat index of 81°C (178°F) occurred in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on July 8th, 2003.
Putting this in context, in the 180 or so State of the Climate summaries since 2000, the NOAA has documented what it defines to be 13 of the 15 warmest years on record. Which means that the US government is hoping the population is not habituated to seeing such reports by now, especially not ahead of the politically important Paris climate conference this December, when a "comprehensive climate plan" is expected to be proposed. A plan which, just like the entire carbon credit fiasco, is certain to enrich some - such as Goldman Sachs - and do little for everyone else, because it is far better for financial elites and the political oligarchy to keep the world always one step away from a state of permanent crisis.
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Until some government body acknowledges the fuckup at fukushima and the contribution that fuck up is making to climate issues on the west coast, I don't want to hear one fucking thing about how driving my Hemi V8 is contributing to global warming. I will continue to drive it and will continue BBQ-ing steaks and burgers.
Our government never lies. Ha.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExI0ShEsTzc
Do these climate freak fetishists never give it up? No mention of the Sun that produces and emits more energy in one day that the entire globe consumes in a year! Nice pseudo-science from the 'social' scientists! And while they are at it perhaps they can tell us about the time that climate WASN'T variable and changing? More pathetic extortion of the beleaguered tax payer by the intellectual freeloaders! Do us all a favor stop 'helping'' (yourselves) and leave the planet for the good of the environment and humanity!
The Sun has been stable for centuries apart from the period in the late Medieval known as the Little Ice Age where a global drop in temperature of 1 degree Celcius caused this phenomenon, due to disturbance in the cycle of solar spots. Currently there is a again some disturbance in these cycles so a period of cooling is expected. But that does not mean that warming is not going on.
Climate science is not a social science. Do you think that climate science does not involve very complex computations and analysis of climate, biology and chemistry?
Warming hasn't occurred for the past two decades but don't let that change your mind. For that matter global climate has remained incredibly stable on a relative basis since the 'little ice age!' Current so-called climate science is nothing more than distorted social science conducted by those supportive of their 'great and very expensive and pathetic cause' that has already extorted trillions of dollars out of the global economy! Serious scientific sceptics have been threatened out of the debate and discourse by those extremely dangerous carbon-crazed individuals determined to control the global energy industry.
You are the freak. Climate change is here now. You have been proven wrong. Shut up and go away while i rain carbon credits on your tukus.
Lol! Climate change is here now! Lol! Did u just snap out of your life-long coma and come up with that gem? You're hilarious you got any more of those knee-slappers you want to share with us? Lol! Climate change is here now! Lol! I love it! Lol!
Tell it to your grandchildren, fool
Warmest on record or warmest since lehman? Cmon, this data is all bullshit. But I do believe that vaccines are perfectly safe, the holocaust killed 6 million jews, and the federal reserve is keeping our economy stable by making sure asset prices are rising.
Are you a scientist, then?
Beaver could very well be? The question to ask, is he getting paid by taxpayer funded grants to churn out his information? If he isn't then his data is fine by me.
Climate trolls will be filed in history along with racists, homophobes and flat-earthers, and those who think cigarettes don't cause cancer. Wake up brother! Read 1000 peer-reviewed climate articles. Then go and get a PhD in the subject. Then open your fat pie hole!
LOL! You do seem to be an arrogant know it all prick. Have you ever thought of going into law enforcement? There are a zillion fat, stupid cops out there and I think you would fit right in.
Lol! 1000 'peer-reviewed' climate articles full of fudged and altered data using non- double blind tested methodology. A very small percentage of 'in-agreement' climate change supporters responded to that infamous great 'poll!' Serious experienced sceptics have cowed and intimidated into hiding by the hysterical climate gestapo insisting their BS science has been settled and case closed. And now suddenly every non-scientific mind is an expert on the very complex and intricate study of weather patterns and climate that are influenced by a myriad of factors! What a load of steaming bull droppings! The 'flat-earthers'' are those running around with mindless hysteria that the 'sky is falling!
How many of the peer reviewed papers have been retracted due to fraud. What about serious issues regarding peer review itself?
Y'all are some ignorant kook-aid drinking sombeaches. Did any of you even graduate college with a degree in science? There are literally thousands of peer-reviewed science papers that come to the same conclusion: Global warming is happening now and it is the result of humans emitting greenhouse gases. You can read the abstract of each of the papers for free! The abstracts are written in plain english, so even you sheeple should be able to read them. Comprehension is another matter. Oh well i will keep trading carbon all the way to the bank. I laugh at all of you, but then I weep for your chlldren.
Get those free abstracts here:
http://retractionwatch.com/
Get your mum here: www.sluttymumsofdeniers.com I <3 climate trolls bring it on. So DUMB! HHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
Yet another typical vulgar uneducated climate activist who hides behind flimsy and manipulated pseudo-scientific methodology desperately trying to prove their wild assertions while extorting the trusting and naive citizenry! Find yourself a real cause and job!
I'm not sure if your being sarcastic or not? I think you are but since I can't tell for sure I'm hedging towards the down arrow. It just feels safer?
Odd? As a lifelong resident of Idaho I have learned to get used to 100 degree days in July and August and if not 100 +or- then mid-high 90's. This year at the end of June through first few days of July temps reached high 90's and 100 a few days then suddenly backed off to mid 70's -low 80's for the remainder of July. In early August there was again a short spurt into the 90's then retreated back to low to mid 80's. In other words, I have never experienced a more pleasant sweet summer than this year! As we roll into September the biggest worry is whether there will be an early frost?? My Obama survival garden (1 acre) has grown magnificantly but due to cool nights and day temps tomatoes, sauash, cucumbers are behind maturity (global cooling). Most other produce is ahead due to the fact that extreme heat retards growth of some plants. If I were to describe the ideal climate location ie. mild winters moderate summers I have just experienced it. So... if Australia or the Netherlands or the Arctic have experienced devastating high temps fuck 'em. Not my problem!
Doesn't include Britain then.
We have had the worst summer most can ever remember.
You could count the hot days on your fingers.
Ditto Scotland
And Ireland.
Dont know where in UK you are but its been a very nice summer in Oxfordshire. Warm and dry. Guess you are in cornwall, the cold and wet bit of UK in summer.
you all need to stop trying to boil the ocean
What is the 'clathrate gun' for $1000, Alex?
Oh that thing that's only been responsible for at least two other mass extinctions.
And those huge craters being formed in Siberia's permafrost by exploding/escaping methane that's changed state from clathrate to gas due to warming temps?
Move along, nothing to see here.
Methane is good! Party on dudes!
These wide eyed hysterical 'ClimateScientologists' are sure adorable if they weren't so tedious and obsessed! Very seldom is the science 'settled' on any complex and intricate study or matter especially one which has thousands of variables and factors. The 'alternative energy' mob has already destroyed Europe's economy and won't be happy until they send the entire world spiralling into a total depression! What a dangerous and pathetic crew!
Whats destroyed Europe's economy, as elsewhere, is US led financialization based on petrodollar debt and hegemony and concomitant war mongery; along with RM rape and hyper consumption that has started this climate change. Just look at the oceans and their acidity and all that junk floating around : three continents of it!
Denial of reality for "obscurantist or political reasons" is a disease worse than "faggotry"; more akin to rabid bigotry.
HOW is it possible that heating degree days were up all over the world last year, yet it was the 'warmest year on record"?
So it was so warm that people had to heat their homes at a record rate?? Really you dumb motherfuckers?
Similary, it was so warm last summer that people didn't have to cool their homes, and there was a near record low of Cooling Degree Days?
The climate science communists have hijacked and distorted true 'scientific methodology' for their own deceitful greedy self serving purposes! Who exactly asked these deceptive self indulgent freaks to go out on a multi-trillion dollar campaign to 'save the planet' - as if the could in the first place? Current climate science (sic) is beyond the greatest lie ever hoisted upon the trusting but naive citizenry!
You must have a direct line to God to propound that.
facts and scientific measurement are all a Satanic conspiracy; and he told you that HIMSELF.
En Nino is not a reality; no its a divine scourge to kill all those "global warming" Satanists! Al Gore is its prime target!
Amen.
if they told me they were lying, I wouldn't believe them. A national association which relies on government money to fund its operations and who has a particular interest in establishing its authority as a global voice on climate. No conflict of interest there.
Sorry, I'm very open to the concept that weather can change according to human and non-human factors. Just that this has only been used so far to levy indiscrimante direct and indirect taxes on the human race, with fuck all to show for it.
It feels like a scam based on a real issue. I'm also perfectly open to the idea that 136 years is barely a blink of an eye and we humans, in our infinite wisdom, understand next-to-fuck-all about the earth, it's mechanisms and our place in it.
as I told an earlier poster: ICE-CORES, biatch! Go get a PhD in Paleoclimatology, then flap your cake-hole!
As in elections, he who counts the measurements "wins".
Well, since the Earth doesn't have an anus in which to place the thermometer, I conclude that they've made an average temperature and declared it to be higher.
Since they've been caught red-handed being selective about which thermometers get included in the average, and even caught red-handed making up temperatures for existing weather stations, and throwing the real temperature records in the trash, and even been caught red handed inventing temperature records for stations that do not exist and never did exist I conclude the following:
What NOAA says means precisely nothing about the weather.
It does however instruct very effectively on human moral weakness when given power, budget, and agenda that is divorced from consequence.
Only 34 more days to see if one of the climate change prophets was correct about the dire warning of climate chaos within 500 days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QDJb6fF8pg
No specifics given on how to avoid it just chaos and doom. I think I'll keep living my life and ignore the rhetoric.
We should go back to Pleistocene Ice Age temperatures to promote sustainability....#GlobalWarmingisReal
If CO2 really is a Greenhouse Gas, we've a problem.
Just look at the Concentrations Figures and Trends.
the only "deiners" there are, are those who deny there's a whole lot of shenanigans going on inside those block boxes that NOAA uses to mangle the ever living shit out of their data.
Word!