NCDC: Climate of 2003 - May - Michigan Drought

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Climate of 2003 - May
Michigan Drought

National Climatic Data Center, 13 June 2003

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Michigan 2002-2003
Period	Rank
May	34^th wettest ( 75^th driest)
Apr-May	22^nd wettest ( 88^th driest)
Mar-May	22^nd wettest ( 88^th driest)
Feb-May	40^th wettest ( 70^th driest)
Jan-May	55^th driest
Dec-May	33^rd driest
Nov-May	23^rd driest
Oct-May	33^rd driest
Sep-May	18^th driest
Aug-May	27^th driest
Jul-May	34^th driest
Jun-May	33^rd driest

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

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

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

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

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