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NOAA Global Surface Temperature Dataset (NOAAGlobalTemp), Version 5.1 (Version Superseded)

Published by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Metadata Last Checked: April 12, 2026 | Last Modified: 2023-02-21T00:00:00.000+00:00
*This version has been superseded by a newer version. It is highly recommended for users to access the current version. Users should only access this superseded version for special cases, such as reproducing studies. If necessary, this version can be accessed by contacting NCEI.* The NOAA Global Surface Temperature Dataset (NOAAGlobalTemp) is a blended product from two independent analysis products: the Extended Reconstructed Sea Surface Temperature (ERSST) analysis and the land surface temperature (LST) analysis using the Global Historical Climatology Network (GHCN) temperature database. The data is merged into a monthly global surface temperature dataset dating back from 1850 to the present. The monthly product output is in gridded (5 degree x 5 degree) and time series formats. The product is used in climate monitoring assessments of near-surface temperatures on a global scale. Changes to the data in version 5.1 included: removing the EOT filtering; filling in data gaps over the polar regions; and extending the beginning data coverage from 1880 to 1850.

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  • NCEI Dataset Landing Page

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  • NCEI THREDDS

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  • NCEI Dataset Landing Page for the Current Version

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  • Improvements to NOAA's Historical Merged Land-Ocean Surface Temperature Analysis (1880 -2006)

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  • Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords

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  • GCOS Essential Climate Variables

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