Geographical Sciences

Access climate data, weather information, and environmental resources for research and analysis.

Long-term climate data, climate change resources, and regional climate assessments.

NASA Global Climate Change
Vital signs of the planet, including evidence, causes, effects, and solutions for climate change. Features data visualizations, scientific evidence, and educational resources.

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
NOAA's archive of environmental data, including climate records, weather observations, and paleoclimatology data. Provides access to billions of data points.

CLIMAS - Climate Assessment for the Southwest
University of Arizona research center provides climate science and assessment for Arizona, New Mexico, and the Southwest region. Focuses on decision-relevant climate research.

Current and historical weather observations, meteorological data, and forecasting resources.

AZMET - Arizona Meteorological Network
Real-time and historical weather data from stations across Arizona. Provides temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and solar radiation data.

Western Regional Climate Center
Climate data and information for the western United States is operated by the Desert Research Institute. Includes historical weather summaries and climate analysis tools.

Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS)
University of Wisconsin research center advancing satellite meteorology. Provides satellite imagery, forecasting tools, and atmospheric data products.

Information on tornadoes, hurricanes, severe storms, and weather hazards.

NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Real-time severe weather forecasts, outlooks, and watches for the United States. Includes tornado and severe thunderstorm information.

NOAA Tornado FAQs
Educational resource answering common questions about tornado basics, climatology, safety, and historical tornado events.

NASA: Severe Weather 101
Educational resources on tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe storms, including formation, safety, and preparedness information.

National Weather Service
Official weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products, and climate data from NOAA.

NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
Research on severe weather, including tornadoes, flash floods, and winter storms. Features educational resources and research findings.

Teaching materials, lesson plans, and educational tools for geography and climate education.

USGS Geography Education Resources
Educational materials for teachers and students on physical geography, natural hazards, water resources, and earth science topics.

NOAA Education Resources
Teaching materials on weather, climate, oceans, and environmental science for K-12 educators and students.

NASA Earthdata
Access to NASA's Earth Science data, including climate, atmosphere, land, and ocean datasets, for research and education.

USGS Water Resources
Real-time streamflow, groundwater levels, water quality data, and hydrological research.

EPA Environmental Data
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency data on air quality, water quality, toxics, and environmental monitoring.

USGS EarthExplorer
Access to satellite imagery, aerial photography, and land cover data for environmental analysis.

Arizona and Southwest-specific climate and environmental information.

Arizona State Climate Office
ASU-based resource for Arizona climate information, monitoring, and research.

Decision Center for a Desert City
ASU research center studying water, climate, and urban sustainability in Phoenix and the Southwest.

Ask a Librarian
Get assistance finding climate and environmental data

Map & Geospatial Hub
Set up a one-on-one consultation through the ASU Map and Geospatial Hub