Saturday, November 10, 2012

Despite cool October, 2012 tracks to be hottest US year

Climate Central: After 16 straight months with above-average temperatures, October temperatures in the lower 48 states averaged slightly below average, according to data released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Even with a cooler October, 2012 is still on track to be the warmest year on record in the U.S., propelled by a widespread March heat wave, the warmest spring on record, and the third-hottest summer on record. The month of July, for example, set the record for the...

URL: http://www.climatecentral.org/news/cool-october-in-u.s.-wont-stop-hottest-year-record-from-being-broken-15222
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