The threat of hurricanes is very real for Florida during the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 until November 30. The peak of hurricane season occurs between mid-August and late October, when the waters in the equatorial...
The Florida Climate Center and the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) have been leaders in the research of climate variability in North America, particularly as related to the El Niño - Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Given that...
(850) 644-4841 fax dzierden@coaps.fsu.edu My research directly involves my role as state climatologist for Florida. The Florida Climate Center is the leading authority on climate variability in Florida, particularly as related to ENSO. The climate...
The Florida Climate Center provides access to a variety of climate data products and services for Florida's citizens, visitors, and researchers: Data Temperature, precipitation, and more for select cities across the state as well as state averages....
From AgroClimate . Date updated: July 7, 2009 Big Changes in the Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is transitioning into the El Niño Phase. Ocean temperatures in the past month have warmed rapidly in the eastern and central tropical Pacific Ocean and are...
The Florida Climate Center and the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) have been leaders in the research of climate variability in North America, particularly as related to the El Niño - Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Given that...
AgroClimate (Grades: 6-12) This tool, created by the Southeast Climate Consortium, illustrates how climate information is used to manage risk in agricultural practices across the Southeast U.S. While the site is geared toward agricultural producers,...
Annual Climate Summaries 2023 Climate Summary for Florida [PDF - 389 KB] 2022 Climate Summary for Florida [PDF - 389 KB] 2021 Climate Summary for Florida [PDF - 389 KB] 2018 Climate Summary for Florida [PDF - 389 KB] 2017 Climate Summary for Florida...
The Florida Climate Center provides information about the following climate-related topics as they relate to Florida. If you have questions about a topic not covered here, please contact us. One of the most important aspects of our weather and climate...
Carolyn Cox at University of Florida and the Florida Climate Institute forwarded some questions to me that an 8th grader had for a project on climate change. My first reaction was to point her to one of the many existing websites that answer these...
From AgroClimate . Date updated: November 13, 2009 El Niño in charge in the Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is firmly entrenched in the El Niño Phase. Ocean temperatures over the past few months have continued to warm in the eastern and central...
developing applied research projects to address needs and inform decision making. I serve as the co-coordinator of the Florida Climate Institute, Florida state coordinator of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), and serve as...
Images of drought in Florida. Courtesy of UF/IFAS. About Drought For a state that receives about 58 inches of rain annually, a discussion of drought in Florida might appear to be of little relevance. But drought is a part of our climate, just like...
Climate Change Basics for the Southeast USA (from AgroClimate) "Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising...
Images of drought in Florida. Courtesy of UF/IFAS. About Drought For a state that receives about 58 inches of rain annually, a discussion of drought in Florida might appear to be of little relevance. But drought is a part of our climate, just like...
Center Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network Regional The Southeast Regional Climate Center State/Local Florida Climate Institute Florida Automated Weather Network Florida State University Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies...
Scientists at the Florida Climate Center, in collaboration with the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) and the Southeast Climate Consortium , have helped develop AgroClimate, an interactive website with climate, agriculture, and...
in September 2000. I currently serve as the Assistant State Climatologist of Florida. My work at COAPS and the Florida Climate Center involves processing data and producing derived data products for both the climate center and the Southeast Climate...
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The Florida Climate Center, along with the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS), is committed to educating the public about research efforts and issues related to meteorology, climatology and physical oceanography. We regularly...