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California Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 September 2002

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California had the second driest August and fourth driest summer (June-August) in the state's 108-year record this year (see table below). However, since summer is normally the dry season, these moisture deficits have had little impact other than enhancing the fire danger.

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for California , 2001-2002
Period Rank
Aug 2nd driest
Jul-Aug 6th driest
Jun-Aug 4th driest
May-Aug 15th driest
Apr-Aug 12th driest
Mar-Aug 7th driest
Feb-Aug 5th driest
Jan-Aug 5th driest
Dec-Aug 16th driest
Nov-Aug 31st driest
Oct-Aug 29th driest
Sep-Aug 28th driest
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