Warmer-than-average temperatures are showing up locally and globally, with consequences for people, landscapes, and ecosystems.
Heat
The 2023 season runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity generally occurring in September.
Atmosphere Remote Sensing
Wildland fires in 2023 brought hazy skies and poor air quality to several countries north of the equator.
Atmosphere Land
From soil conditions to crop productivity, satellite data help inform farmers, scientists, and decision-makers in the U.S. and around the world.
Land
Over the years, astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory have snapped spectacular photographs of Earth’s snow and ice in both hemispheres.
Snow and Ice