NCDC: Climate of 2004 - May - West North Central Region Drought

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Climate of 2004 - May
West North Central Region Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 15 June 2004

Precipitation Ranks for the
West North Central Region , 2003-2004
Period	Rank
May	35^th wettest ( 74^th driest)
Apr-May	47^th driest
Mar-May	45^th driest
Feb-May	49^th driest
Jan-May	48^th driest
Dec-May	51^st driest
Nov-May	47^th driest
Oct-May	38^th driest
Sep-May	37^th driest
Aug-May	20^th driest
Jul-May	13^th driest
Jun-May	11^th driest

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

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

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Click here for graphic showing precipitation, May 1895-2004

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Click here for graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - May 2004

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