Arizona Drought Update: November 2019
It was a dry monsoon, and so far, a dry fall. Phoenix, as of November 15th, is sitting at 3.68" of rain for the year, which is 3.11" below average. Most locations across the high country of Arizona are also running below average for the year. This means one thing: expanding drought.
Severe drought now covers 45.56% of the state, which is a 6% increase from just last week.
Even though drought is increasing, it is still better compared to what we were seeing last year at this same time. In November 2018, 4.33% of the state was in Exceptional Drought with 8.27% in Extreme Drought.
It is looking like a pattern shift will be taking shape next week, which could bring beneficial rain to the state. One storm will certainly not end the drought; however, anything will help!
It was a dry monsoon, and so far, a dry fall. Phoenix, as of November 15th, is sitting at 3.68" of rain for the year, which is 3.11" below average. Most locations across the high country of Arizona are also running below average for the year. This means one thing: expanding drought.
Severe drought now covers 45.56% of the state, which is a 6% increase from just last week.
Even though drought is increasing, it is still better compared to what we were seeing last year at this same time. In November 2018, 4.33% of the state was in Exceptional Drought with 8.27% in Extreme Drought.
It is looking like a pattern shift will be taking shape next week, which could bring beneficial rain to the state. One storm will certainly not end the drought; however, anything will help!