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Climate of 2005 - March
Oregon Drought


National Climatic Data Center, 10 April 2005

As noted by the media (Herald and News, 3/15), Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski declared a state of drought emergency in Klamath and Baker counties.

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for Oregon , 2004-2005
Period Rank
Mar 31st wettest
( 81st driest)
Feb-Mar 18th driest
Jan-Mar 6th driest
Dec-Mar 8th driest
Nov-Mar 4th driest
Oct-Mar 5th driest
Sep-Mar 9th driest
Aug-Mar 14th driest
Jul-Mar 14th driest
Jun-Mar 13th driest
May-Mar 18th driest
Apr-Mar 15th driest
Graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present
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Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present
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Graphic showing precipitation, March 1895-2005
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Graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - March 2005
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