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Climate of 2008 - May
Southwest Region
Moisture Status

National Climatic Data Center, 13 June 2008

Precipitation Ranks for the
Southwest Region , 2007-2008
Period	Rank
May	51^st wettest ( 63^rd driest)
Apr-May	33^rd driest
Mar-May	12^th driest
Feb-May	17^th driest
Jan-May	42^nd driest
Dec-May	33^rd wettest ( 81^st driest)
Nov-May	43^rd wettest ( 71^st driest)
Oct-May	52^nd driest
Sep-May	57^th driest
Aug-May	53^rd driest
Jul-May	54^th wettest ( 60^th driest)
Jun-May	56^th driest

Graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing precipitation, May 1895-2008

Graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - May 2008

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