June 2014 was the Earth's warmest June since records began in 1880

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June 2014 was the Earth's warmest June since records began in 1880, according to data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

It marked the second straight month the world set a warm temperature record.

The average temperature over global surfaces for June 2014 was 1.3 degrees above the 20th-century average of 59.9 degrees. In May, the Earth's temperature was 1.33 degrees above the average of 58.6 degrees.

"The warmth was fueled by record warm ocean temperatures," said Jessica Blunden, a climate scientist with NOAA's National Climatic Data Center. Large parts of the Pacific Ocean and most of the Indian Ocean were record warm or much warmer than average for the month.

The developing El Niño -- a warming of tropical Pacific Ocean water -- was a main contributor to the heat in June, she said.


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[liberal N proud]

1. I am still waiting for summer

We have only had a few days above 80 so far this summer. The humidity is there just not getting out of the 70's.

[Siwsan]

2. So far, this has been a perfect Summer but I'm not taking it for granted

After several really hot, hot, dry summers, Mid-Michigan has yet to hit 90, this year. (Might happen tomorrow) we are getting just enough rain, and the evenings are wonderfully comfortable. I feel so fortunate when I see some of the horrible weather other areas of the country have been getting.

Maybe Mother Nature is taking pity on us, having just survived one of the harshest Winters on record. And, being this is Michigan, I also know the weather can turn on a dime.