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Wednesday, 27th December 2006

Review: U.K. and U.S. Climate of 2006; The Status Of The Global Climate In 2006; Top Canadian Weather Stories

(U.K.) 2006 - a year for the record books

Preliminary temperature figures for 2006 released by the Met Office and the University of East Anglia (UEA's Climatic Research Unit), show the mean surface air temperature has continued to demonstrate a warming climate, both around the globe and especially here in the UK.

In the UK, the year has been remarkable, with the Central England Temperature series setting a succession of records. Not only have individual months set new records, but more significantly, extended periods have also done so:

* Warmest month on record set this July, with a mean temperature of 19.7 °C
* Warmest ever September (16.8 °C)
* Warmest ever April to October having a mean temperature of 14.6 °C
* Warmest ever autumn with a mean temperature of 12.6 °C

Source: Met Office

(U.S.) Climate of 2006 - in Historical Perspective: Preliminary Annual Report

"The average annual temperature for the contiguous U.S. will likely be the third warmest on record in 2006, according to scientists at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. The year is noted for widespread drought and record wildfires, as well as heavy precipitation and flooding in some parts of the country. Following the warmest year on record for the globe in 2005, the annual global temperature for 2006 is expected to be sixth warmest since recordkeeping began in 1880."

Source: NCDC (via DocuTicker)

See Also: WMO Statement On The Status Of The Global Climate In 2006 (MS Word Document)
Source: World Meteorological Organization

See Also: Canada's Top Ten Weather Stories For 2006
You'll also find links to previous lists.
Source: Environment Canada


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