NCDC: Climate of 2003 - May - Illinois Drought

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Climate of 2003 - May
Illinois Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 June 2003

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Illinois 2002-2003
Period	Rank
May	28^th wettest ( 82^nd driest)
Apr-May	31^st wettest ( 79^th driest)
Mar-May	51^st wettest ( 58^th driest)
Feb-May	53^rd driest
Jan-May	33^rd driest
Dec-May	30^th driest
Nov-May	20^th driest
Oct-May	22^nd driest
Sep-May	18^th driest
Aug-May	27^th driest
Jul-May	20^th driest
Jun-May	23^rd driest

Click here for graphic showing Illinois statewide precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Illinois statewide Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

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Click here for graphic showing Illinois statewide precipitation, May 1895-2003

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Click here for graphic showing Illinois statewide Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - May 2003

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