Sea surface temperature (2023)
Animated global map of the monthly average temperature of the top millimetre of the ocean's surface throughout the year 2023.
The climate system is illustrated in this collection of accurate, accessible science graphics, designed to make understanding the Earth’s interconnected atmosphere, oceans, land, and ice processes clear and engaging. These visuals cover energy balance, weather patterns, ocean currents, greenhouse gases, and feedback mechanisms, showing how they interact to shape climate over time. Ideal for educators, students, and science enthusiasts, this climate system graphic collection turns complex environmental and geophysical concepts into visually rich, easy-to-grasp resources for teaching and learning about how Earth’s climate functions.
Sea surface temperature (2023, July)
Global maps of the monthly average temperature of the top millimetre of the ocean's surface for July 2023.
Global monthly precipitation (2022)
Amount of monthly accumulated precipitation for global land surfaces animated for the year 2022.
Global precipitation climatology
Global map of the the average amount of precipitation that falls in the world each year.
Climate change tipping points
Potential climate tipping points where rising global atmospheric temperatures could cause irreversible change to the Earth system.