2006 Hotter Than Ever So Far in U.S

**Adam** · 16th September 2006, 09:40 AM

2006 Hotter Than Ever So Far in U.S.

By LiveScience Staff

posted: 14 September 2006
01:08 pm ET

The first eight months of 2006 was the warmest in the continental United States since record-keeping began in 1895, NOAA officials said today.

The period of June through August was the second warmest on record.

Above-average rainfall last month in the central and southwestern parts of the country alleviated drought conditions in some areas, but moderate-to-extreme drought continued to affect 40 percent of the country, according to a statement from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center.

The average June-August 2006 temperature for the contiguous United States, based on preliminary data, was 2.4 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average of 72.1 degrees. This summer, at an average of 74.5 degrees, was slightly cooler than the record of 74.7 degrees set in 1936 during the Dust Bowl era.

Eight of the past 10 summers have been warmer than the U.S. average for the same period going back to 1895.

Last year is thought to have been the warmest on record for the entire planet.

**Adri** · 16th September 2006, 10:09 AM

I believe it. This summer was pretty toasty.

16th September 2006, 09:40 AM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,273 Thanks: 36 Thanked 312 Times in 112 Posts	2006 Hotter Than Ever So Far in U.S 2006 Hotter Than Ever So Far in U.S. By LiveScience Staff posted: 14 September 2006 01:08 pm ET The first eight months of 2006 was the warmest in the continental United States since record-keeping began in 1895, NOAA officials said today. The period of June through August was the second warmest on record. Above-average rainfall last month in the central and southwestern parts of the country alleviated drought conditions in some areas, but moderate-to-extreme drought continued to affect 40 percent of the country, according to a statement from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center. The average June-August 2006 temperature for the contiguous United States, based on preliminary data, was 2.4 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average of 72.1 degrees. This summer, at an average of 74.5 degrees, was slightly cooler than the record of 74.7 degrees set in 1936 during the Dust Bowl era. Eight of the past 10 summers have been warmer than the U.S. average for the same period going back to 1895. Last year is thought to have been the warmest on record for the entire planet. All About Global Warming Global Warming or Just Hot Air? A Dozen Different Views Increased Use of Air Conditioners to Produce More Greenhouse Gas Conflicting Claims on Global Warming and Why It's All Moot Top 10 Ways to Destroy Earth __________________ Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

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Adri Wearing metal panties in a lightning storm Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Pacific/Landroval Posts: 3,509 Thanks: 94 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: 2006 Hotter Than Ever So Far in U.S I believe it. This summer was pretty toasty. __________________ We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow strong at the broken places. --Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt Thanks to Atlas for the fantastic sig!

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