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The North Carolina State Climate Office serves as the primary scientific extension resource for weather and climate science for the state of North Carolina. The office achieves its mission through climate science monitoring, education, extension, and research.
Monitoring
Our office hosts the North Carolina Environment and Climate Observing Network (ECONet). Learn more about the 43-site network here.
Education
The office provides curricula and other educational resources on North Carolina’s weather and climate.
Research
The office conducts original research on many aspects of North Carolina weather and climate. Learn more about our projects
- Scarce Showers in April Help Dryness Develop
A month of up-and-down temperatures also saw limited precipitation across the state. Plus, we review an eventful tropical off-season and preview the upcoming hurricane season…. - Our New Website Offers Data on Demand, ECONet Insights
We’re proud to officially launch our new-look website today, and our current design is more than just a fresh coat of paint. Here’s an overview… - Spring Blooms in March, But Winter Wetness Lingers
Our new website launches next week, and we’re using it to help illustrate a warm March that dried out in some areas but remains generally saturated after our wet winter…. - Winter Recap 2020-21: La Niña Lays Low in a Persistent Wet Winter
Chalk it up to atmospheric anomalies or a forecast without foresight. Either way, this winter defied expectations and drenched most of North Carolina for yet…