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Assessing the Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in June 2026
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In Short: Drought coverage in the United States decreased by 3.3% in June, while the Midwest experienced its wettest spring on record.
Despite initial deficits in May, parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes saw much-above-average spring precipitation, with Michigan recording its wettest spring on record, according to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
The June 2 U.S. Drought Monitor report indicated that about 58.4% of the contiguous United States was in drought, marking a reduction from the 61.7% observed at the end of April.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- Despite the deficits observed in May, parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes recorded much-above-average spring precipitation, with Michigan experiencing its wettest spring on record.
- According to the June 2 U.S. Drought Monitor report, about 58.4% of the CONUS was in drought, a decrease of about 3.3% from the end of April.
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (.gov)link