Carbondale Climate Data
From 1951 to the present, average temperatures in Carbondale have increased by about 0.0°C, especially during all seasons. Since 1980, the warming rate has hovered near 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Carbondale
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.
⬇️ DownloadCarbondale Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Carbondale based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadCarbondale Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Carbondale area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadCarbondale Hot and Cold Days
Carbondale Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carbondale's Climate
How much has Carbondale warmed since 1951?
Carbondale 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 Carbondale?
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 Carbondale?
Precipitation patterns in Carbondale have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Carbondale part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Carbondale is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across PA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Carbondale?
The climate data for Carbondale comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 0.44km grid cell nearest to Carbondale, located at coordinates 41.57°N, 75.50°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Carbondale?
The historical climate trends shown for Carbondale 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.
About This Data
- Location: Carbondale, PA
- Grid Coordinates: 41.57°N, 75.5°W
- Distance to grid center: 0.4 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data