Average precipitation over the Contiguous U.S. for the 12 months from May to April of each year
Precipitation compared to average over the U.S. so far this year. Parts of southwestern MN have seen a record wet start to the year with much of the country receiving average or above average moisture in the first four months of 2019.
The current drough monitor showing very few dry areas nationwide when compared to average annual precipitation
A look at the drought conditions across the country from early December of 2018 showing that much of the western third of the country in some form of drought.