Local Climate Trends

Climate Stripes for Setauket-East Setauket

Temperature Anomaly Heatmap

This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.

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Setauket-East Setauket Climate At a Glance

Seasonal Temperature Trends

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Trends in Hot and Cold Days

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Setauket-East Setauket Annual Mean Temperature Trends

Annual Mean Temperature Trends

Temperature data shows warming trends for Setauket-East Setauket based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.

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Setauket-East Setauket Hot and Cold Days

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Temperature threshold data for Setauket-East Setauket shows changes in extreme heat days.

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Temperature threshold data for Setauket-East Setauket shows changes in freezing days.

Frequently Asked Questions About Setauket-East Setauket's Climate

How much has Setauket-East Setauket warmed since 1951?

Setauket-East Setauket has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.

What season has warmed the most in Setauket-East Setauket?

Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.

How have precipitation patterns changed in Setauket-East Setauket?

Precipitation patterns in Setauket-East Setauket have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.

Is the warming in Setauket-East Setauket part of a larger trend?

Yes, the warming observed in Setauket-East Setauket is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across NY and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.

What climate data sources are used for Setauket-East Setauket?

The climate data for Setauket-East Setauket comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 1.25km grid cell nearest to Setauket-East Setauket, located at coordinates 40.94°N, 73.11°W.

How reliable are the climate projections for Setauket-East Setauket?

The historical climate trends shown for Setauket-East Setauket are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.

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