In addition, higher temperatures lead to more evaporation, so increased precipitation will not necessarily increase the amount of water available for drinking, irrigation, and industry (see the Drought indicator). Rainfall Links. Many of the same locations that saw above normal and record high temperatures also experienced below normal precipitation and in some cases record dryness. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph (22 m/s) were recorded in several coastal locations of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey, where some coastal flooding occurred. Conditions improved in eastern New York but worsened in western New York and the western half of Pennsylvania. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, it was the latest occurrence of snow on record for the New York City area climate sites, which saw a trace. For example, irrigation and labor costs exceeded $50,000 at a Massachusetts farm and were around $30,000 at a New Hampshire farm. ESI provides insight on how stressed vegetation is due to a lack of water, which is expressed as the statistical variation from average conditions. All but three of these 25 stations were located in North Carolina and Virginia. This figure shows how the total annual amount of precipitation in the contiguous 48 states has changed since 1901. The lowest known mean sea level pressure on record in Alaska was recorded on the 31st on Shemya Island at Eareckson AFB and registered at 924.8 millibars (27.31 inches of mercury). April was primarily cooler and wetter than normal, with every state except for Louisiana and Texas experiencing cooler than normal temperatures while every state except for Oklahoma and Texas experienced wetter than normal conditions. In addition, December 17 became the snowiest December day on record for Binghamton, with 26.4 inches (67.1 cm), and Albany, New York, with 19.7 inches (50.0 cm). Several landslides occurred along the foothills of western North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. From April 19th through the 20th, a line of thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall across central portions of Alabama and Georgia, with 24-hour precipitation totals exceeding 5 inches and numerous reports of localized flooding. The Northeast had its third warmest year on record with an average temperature of 49.5 degrees F (9.7 degrees C), 2.2 degrees F (1.2 degrees C) above normal. But climate change is causing extreme weather and changing the amount of rain and snow we get, There were over 106,000 daily temperature records tied or broken during 2020. Annual precipitation totals were well above average across the Southeast region, with widespread areas of exceptional wetness occurring in every state and Puerto Rico. Normal or average rainfall is the amount of precipitation that we expect per year (in a given area). 2020 ranked among the seven warmest years on record for all the states: second warmest for Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island; third warmest for New York and Pennsylvania; fourth warmest for New Hampshire; fifth warmest for Maine and Vermont; and seventh warmest for West Virginia. Allentown, Pennsylvania, had its warmest winter on record. There is a distinct dry season from January to June, . In May, a Midland, Michigan dam failed due to heavy rains over three days, 17th-19th. In the valleys of the northeast 40 to 75 inches is normal, while in the Snake River Basin which makes up most of the southeast it is only 15 to 40 inches. One cannot simply average the 10 years of data to state the average rainfall. Visit California Groundwater Live for more real-time well data. Below the tables there's a map that allows you to visually compare the annual average precipitation totals among states. This indicator describes trends in average precipitation for the United States and the world. The data on the right show the number of monitoring wells that have water levels One of the wettest cites in Alaska, Yakutat, also had a dry year with 104.55 in (2655.57 mm, 67% of normal) making it the 6th driest on record. Alaska experienced its coldest first two months of the year in 2020 and coldest winter (December 2019 - February 2020) since 1999. Over 45 percent (77 of 168) of the long-term stations observed annual mean temperatures that were within their five warmest values on record. Meanwhile, for those looking to get out and enjoy the weather, fires, along with poor air quality from the smoke, impacted a range of recreational activities. Abnormal dryness appeared briefly in an area from central New Jersey to southeastern Massachusetts in mid-March but eased by months end. Ultimately, the year ended with over 80 percent of the region in drought (D1-D4), and these conditions caused a number of impacts over the course of the year. Mitchell, NC on December 26th. Rainfall totals were generally less than 3 inches (8 cm), with higher amounts in northern West Virginia, south-central Pennsylvania, and central and southern Maryland. Dropping to 16 degrees F (-8.9 degrees C) on December 26th, Greensboro, NC (19032020) ended its longest streak of 694 consecutive days with a daily minimum temperature at or above 20 degrees F (-6.7 degrees C), surpassing the previous record by 277 days. The 2023 supplies will range from 35% to 100%, depending on . By shifting the wind patterns and ocean currents that drive the worlds climate system, climate change will also cause some areas to experience decreased precipitation. Strong thunderstorm winds accounted for about 85 percent (3,256 of 3,843) of the severe weather reports and caused at least 10 fatalities and 34 injuries across the region. Welcome to California Water Watch! For instance, Sioux Falls, SD had its second wettest year on record in 2018, its wettest year in 2019, and then its sixth driest in 2020 (period of record 1893-2021). In addition, about 36,000 homes and businesses in Virginia were without power following the height of the storm.
What is the average annual rainfall in Washington State? 2 NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). With 4.3 inches (10.92 cm) of snow, Boston, Massachusetts, had its snowiest October (old record was 1.1 inches [2.8 cm] in 2005) and snowiest October day on record. It was the first time in Baltimore, Marylands 128 years of recordkeeping that that site saw no snow during February. This ranked as the 37th wettest in history since 1895. This was the first EF-4 tornado in South Carolina since 1995, and it was the second of 12 tornadoes in a tornado family that traveled over 150 miles (241 km) from Middleground, GA to Murrells Inlet, SC. In fact, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had its fourth wettest July day on record with 4.15 inches (105.41 mm) of rain on July 10. Snowfall during the 20192020 snow season was below average across the Sierra Nevada range, the coastal ranges, Cascades, the northern and central Plains, portions of the Great Lakes and across parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Most wells are only measured twice a year, in the spring and fall. Accessed March 2022. www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag. Severe drought touched parts of the five western-most states and extreme drought affected parts of southwestern Missouri and western Iowa. In Kansas, one may expect, on a yearly basis, an average of 230 days with clear skies. (February 18, 2022). The severe weather season got off to a very slow start this year, with only 10 tornado watches issued nationally during May. These areas included portions of northern New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. How much precipitation each state in the US gets on average in a year is listed below.
Still more rain and snow await in Modesto-area watershed. Where do we Drought recovery will need to be evaluated on a regional scale and will depend on local water supply conditions. Drought stress also caused leaves to change color and drop earlier than usual in parts of the Northeast. Western Australia's climate has changed over the last century, particularly over the last 50 years. Preliminary reports indicate Hurricane Laura generated a storm surge over 17 feet (5.18 meters) above ground level, which would be the largest surge on record for Louisiana. Maple syrup production was slowed in Connecticut, with one producer expecting to lose around $60,000 in revenue. All state rankings are based on the period spanning 1895-2020. to incorporate the statistic into your presentation at any time. All six states experienced warmer than normal temperatures, with Louisiana experiencing its sixth-warmest spring on record. Portions of New England were designated as natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making some farmers eligible for federal assistance. The map is a modification of the PRISM map developed by the PRISM Climate Group with precipitation expressed in inches/year rather than millimeters/yr and the In addition, Highlands was only 3.44 inches (87 mm) short of exceeding the highest annual precipitation total ever recorded in North Carolina, which occurred just two years ago on Mt. More than 2.5 million customers lost power, making it one of the largest storm-related outages for two energy companies. The timing was particularly bad for farmers that were in the midst of harvesting a variety of vegetable crops bound for holiday tables, including sweet corn, green beans, lettuce, cabbage, and radishes. JavaScript appears to be disabled on this computer. Above-average temperatures were also seen in portions of Bristol Bay, Central Interior and Northeast Interior regions. Mitchell, NC (19252020) recorded 0.2, 10.2, and 64.2 inches (5, 259, and 1,631 mm) of snowfall during the year, which is 17.9, 12.5, and 13.2 inches (455, 318, and 335 mm) below their long-term averages, respectively. The state has an average annual rainfall of 56.9 inches and an average monthly rainfall of 4.8 inches. These conditions improved slightly during the spring, but quickly gave way to further expansion and deterioration, particularly during the summer and fall. For a second year in a row the Southwest monsoon failed to produce much needed rainfall. Portland, Maine, recorded its hottest minimum temperature for any month since 1940 with a low of 78 degrees F (26 degrees C) on July 27. Annual Precipitation History. Kentucky was the wettest state with 9.97 inches (253 mm) above normal which ranked as the 8th wettest in its history.