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4. You may also want to check the "Common Sense Climate Index"

Sat Jul 12, 2025, 10:34 PM

Jul 12

This will give you a good indication of warming that has taken place in your area.
https://data.giss.nasa.gov/csci/stations_v4/

The “Common Sense Climate Index” was created by James Hansen, Makiko Sato, Jay Glascoe, and Reto Ruedy back in 1998. It’s basic concept is to measure how noticeable the current change is for you. You can read about it here:
https://www.giss.nasa.gov/pubs/docs/1998/1998_Hansen_ha01100t.pdf

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Climate Central: Shifting Cities [View all] OKIsItJustMe Jul 11 OP

I like that website.. been visiting for a while. mountain grammy Jul 11 #1

I live in the Deep South Brenda Jul 11 #2

You might want to see what prediction they make for your city OKIsItJustMe Jul 12 #3

You may also want to check the "Common Sense Climate Index" OKIsItJustMe Jul 12 #4