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Tool

Climate Explorer

Description

Explore past, present, and projected future climate in easy-to-understand maps and graphs. The site shows climate data from 1950 through 2100 for every county in the United States. Projections are from the CMIP5 global climate modeling effort, downscaled according to the Localized Constructed Analogs (LOCA) protocol.

Climate Explorer provides contextualized information for interpreting each of its interactive graphs. Look for the "How to read" buttons to reveal helpful information below each graph. Text explanations in the tool's About page as well as the Glossary and FAQ page can also help users make meaning of the data and envision the conditions projected for the future.

If you're using Climate Explorer for the first time, consider starting your exploration in this interactive introduction to the Climate Explorer

Details

Hazards
Changing Seasons
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Multiple or All Hazards
Assets
Agriculture and Food Supply
Economy
Energy and Utilities
Multiple or All Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Sources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Climate Program Office National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Centers for Environmental Information FernLeaf Interactive University of North Carolina at Asheville | National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC)
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Steps Addressed

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

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Image Credit

Screenshot from the Climate Explorer.