Global Temperature Report: November 2008
Dec. 10, 2008
Vol. 18, No. 7
For Additional Information:
Dr. John Christy, UAH, (256) 961-7763
john.christy@nsstc.uah.edu
Dr. Roy Spencer, UAH, (256) 961-7960
roy.spencer@nsstc.uah.edu
November Temperature Report
Global trend since Nov. 16, 1978: +0.13 C per decade
November temperatures (preliminary):
Global composite temp.: +0.25 C (about 0.31 degrees Fahrenheit) above 20-year average for November.
Northern Hemisphere: +0.34 C (about 0.47 degrees Fahrenheit) above 20-year average for November.
Southern Hemisphere: +0.17 C (about 0.13 degrees Fahrenheit) above 20-year average for November.
October temperatures (revised):
Global Composite: +0.17 C above 20-year average
Northern Hemisphere: +0.26 C above 20-year average
Southern Hemisphere: +0.07 C above 20-year average
(All temperature variations are based on a 20-year average (1979-1998) for the month reported.)
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For more information,
Dr. John Christy, UAH, (256) 961-7763
christy@nsstc.uah.edu
Dr. Roy Spencer, UAH, (256) 961-7960
roy.spencer@nsstc.uah.edu
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