U.S. experienced second warmest May, warmest spring on record, NOAA reports
Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 18:30
in Earth & Climate
According to NOAA scientists, the average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during May was 64.3°F, 3.3°F above the long-term average, making it the second warmest May on record. The month's high temperatures also contributed to the warmest spring, warmest year-to-date, and warmest 12-month period the nation has experienced since recordkeeping began in 1895.