A NASA analysis shows that global temperatures in 2024 were 1.28 degrees Celsius (2.30 degrees Fahrenheit) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Temperature Extremes
The first major, widespread winter storm of 2025 delivered snow, ice, and frigid temperatures to a large swath of the country.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
Lush green hillsides turned brown after Cyclone Chido hit the islands in December 2024.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms
In November 2024, an astronaut captured a striking photo of the Moon as it lingered just above Earth’s horizon.
Image of the Day Atmosphere
In addition to making rain and snow, clouds can have a warming or cooling influence depending on their altitude, type, and when they form. These maps show what fraction of an area was cloudy each month.
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