Extreme Temperatures

Earth Observatory
Extreme Temperatures
Heat & Radiation
Temperature records toppled across the central and southern U.S. as the autumnal equinox approached.
Posted September 17, 2026
Earth
Earth Observatory
Extreme Temperatures
Extreme Weather Events
A series of heat waves in 2026 is breaking records and taking a toll in Europe.
Posted August 21, 2026
Atmospheric Temperature
Climate Modeling
Earth Observatory
Extreme Temperatures
Heat & Radiation
Temperatures in several states climbed over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in March 2026, which in some places was the highest March temperature on record.
Posted March 26, 2026
Climate Modeling
Earth Observatory
Extreme Temperatures
Extreme Weather Events
Heat & Radiation
Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics
January brought blistering extremes Down Under as record temperatures scorched the nation’s southeast.
Posted February 11, 2026
Cryosphere
Earth Observatory
Extreme Temperatures
Landsat 8 / LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
Surface Water
Ice in the Hudson River hugged the shore of Manhattan amid a deep freeze.
Posted February 4, 2026
Climate Modeling
Earth Observatory
Earth Visualization & Mapping
Extreme Temperatures
Goddard Space Flight Center
Following a significant winter storm, frigid temperatures lingered in late January 2026 across a vast swath of the U.S.
Posted January 30, 2026
Clouds
Earth Observatory
Extreme Temperatures
Extreme Weather Events
Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)
Snow
Terra
A blanket of snow spanned Michigan and much of the Great Lakes region following a potent cold snap.
Posted January 23, 2026
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