Monthly drought severity index in the U.S. 2017-2024

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Erick Burgueño Salas,
Feb 21, 2024
As of January 2024, the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) in the contiguous United States was -3.75. The monthly PDSI in the U.S. has generally been below zero over the past three years, with the lowest PDSI recorded in December 2023, at -3.99. A PDSI value higher than four represents very wet conditions, while a PDSI below four represents an extreme drought.

Monthly drought severity (Palmer Drought Severity Index) in the United States from January 2017 to January 2024

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February 2024

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United States

Survey time period

January 2017 to January 2024

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The Palmer Drought Severity Index uses temperature and precipitation data to estimate relative dryness. The index ranges from -10 (very dry) to +10 (very wet). A value between -2 and -3 indicates moderate drought, -3 to -4 is severe drought, and -4 or below indicates extreme drought.
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