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Climate of 2008 - April
California
Moisture Status


National Climatic Data Center, 15 May 2008


Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for California , 2007-2008
Period Rank
Apr 5th driest
Mar-Apr 1st driest
Feb-Apr 6th driest
Jan-Apr 40th driest
Dec-Apr 36th driest
Nov-Apr 22nd driest
Oct-Apr 28th driest
Sep-Apr 28th driest
Aug-Apr 27th driest
Jul-Apr 28th driest
Jun-Apr 27th driest
May-Apr 24th driest
Graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing precipitation, April 1895-2008
Graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - April 2008

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