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Groundbreaking AccuWeather® Climate Study Reveals Profound Climate Trends with Far-Reaching Impacts

AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – November 5, 2026

f the climate trends we have identified continue, they are likely to have major impacts on the U.S. economy, our food and water supply, human comfort levels, energy needs and the health and welfare of citizens over the coming decades.

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This AccuWeather study has found:

-Temperatures have increased an average of 0.5°F (0.28°C) per decade over the past 70 years.

-Dew point temperatures have increased an average of 0.3°F (0.17°C) per decade over the same period, though most of this increase occurred before 1995.

-Relative humidity remained more or less steady until 1995, but then decreased by a significant 5.3%, or an average of 1.7% per decade.

Average annual rainfall has declined 2.7% since 1995, or on average 0.9% per decade, yet the frequency of rainfall amounts greater than 4 inches in a 24-hour period have actually increased by 70%. Likewise, heavy rainfall amounts greater than 2 inches within a 24-hour period have increased by 23%.

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Summer of Weather Extremes Expected Across America: Heat Waves, Drought, Severe Storms, Flooding and Wildfires

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:06:00 GMT

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 29, 2026 – AccuWeather long-range experts predict a wide range of weather extremes across the United States this summer, from dangerous heat waves to worsening drought, repeated flash flooding and an elevated risk of wildfires in parts of the West. > Dangerous heat waves are expected across parts of the West and…

AccuWeather CEO Steven R. Smith Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Greater Philadelphia Award Finalist

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:39:19 GMT

We are honored to celebrate AccuWeather CEO Steven R. Smith, recently named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Greater Philadelphia Region Award. The annual program from Ernst & Young honors entrepreneurs whose innovations drive economic growth and help shape the future of business. An independent panel of judges selected the finalists based on their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. “Being recognized as a finalist for the…

Larger wildfires fueled by drought and heat expected across the U.S. in 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:55:00 GMT

AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – April 22, 2026 – AccuWeather long-range experts say the total number of wildfires in the United States may dip slightly lower this year compared to last year. However, AccuWeather experts warn the fires that do ignite are more likely to grow rapidly and burn more land, increasing the risk of widespread smoke, air quality issues and costly impacts. > The exclusive AccuWeather 2026 U.S. Wildfire Forecast predicts 5.5-8 million acres of land…

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