The drought situation in Kansas looks much different than it did a year ago when 62% of the state was abnormally dry, or worse, and some areas recorded extreme drought. Now, according to the most recent drought monitor maps, just 3% of the state is abnormally dry.
What was the worst drought in Kansas?
Drought in Kansas from 2000–Present Since 2000, the longest duration of drought (D1-D4) in Kansas lasted 248 weeks beginning on November 9, 2010, and ending on August 4, 2015. The most intense period of drought occurred the week of August 21, 2012, where D4 affected 66.93% of Kansas land.
What was the driest year in Kansas?
Source: CICS-NC and NOAA NCEI. Precipitation is highly variable from year to year, with the statewide average ranging from a low of 15.34 inches in 1956 to a high of 40.58 inches in 1951. The driest multi-year periods on record occurred during the 1910s, 1930s, and 1950s, with the driest 5-year period being 1952–1956.
Is nm in a drought?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Drought is a long-term deal but as each week passes, parts of New Mexico continue to bust out of the worst category. Less than half of 1% of the state is currently in exceptional drought, the worst category.
Is there a NOAA weather app?
4. NOAA Weather Radar Live: Clime (Android, iOS: Free) The app formerly known as NOAA Radar Pro has a new name — it’s now NOAA Weather Radar Live: Clime on the iPhone and just Clime for Android users.
Is Kansas dry or humid?
Oh The Humidity. Which State Is The Most Humid?
| State | Average RH | Average Dew Point |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 70.9% | 42.7°F |
| Indiana | 72.0% | 43.0°F |
| Kansas | 65.7% | 43.6°F |
| Kentucky | 70.3% | 46.6°F |
What is the average yearly rainfall in Kansas?
Climate Averages
| Kansas, Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | 33.3 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Snowfall | 15.2 in. | 27.8 in. |
| Precipitation | 78.2 days | 106.2 days |
| Sunny | 230 days | 205 days |
How is the Kansas drought monitor map made?
The map is based on measurements of climatic, hydrologic and soil conditions as well as reported impacts and observations from more than 350 contributors around the country. Current Kansas drought conditions, updated every Thursday morning. Click HERE for an interactive webpage.
How often are drought conditions updated in Kansas?
Current Kansas drought conditions, updated every Thursday morning. Click HERE for an interactive webpage. Drought change from one-week ago. Click HERE for more drought trend maps.
What is the Drought Monitor and how is it used?
The U.S. Drought Monitor, established in 1999, is a weekly map of drought conditions that is produced jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
