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Climate of 2002 - August
Virginia Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 September 2002

August rainfall was slightly below normal when averaged across the state. However, amounts varied considerably across the state with western Virginia experiencing severe short-term drought. This month marked the fourth consecutive month with below-normal rainfall, giving this summer (June-August) a rank of 18th driest. Long-term moisture deficits were severe in most areas, with the state having the driest September-August on record in 2002 (see table below).

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Virginia , 2001-2002
Period	Rank
Aug	41^st driest
Jul-Aug	28^th driest
Jun-Aug	18^th driest
May-Aug	20^th driest
Apr-Aug	24^th driest
Mar-Aug	27^th driest
Feb-Aug	14^th driest
Jan-Aug	13^th driest
Dec-Aug	11^th driest
Nov-Aug	5^th driest
Oct-Aug	2^nd driest
Sep-Aug	1^st driest

Click here for graphic showing Virginia statewide precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Virginia statewide Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Virginia statewide precipitation, Sept-August 1895-2002

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Click here for graphic showing Virginia statewide Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - August 2002

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