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Climate of 2009 - May
New Mexico
Moisture Status


National Climatic Data Center, 15 June 2009


Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for New Mexico , 2008-2009
Period Rank
May 53rd wettest
( 63rd driest)
Apr-May 46th driest
Mar-May 36th driest
Feb-May 28th driest
Jan-May 20th driest
Dec-May 25th driest
Nov-May 29th driest
Oct-May 37th driest
Sep-May 32nd driest
Aug-May 40th driest
Jul-May 42nd wettest
( 73rd driest)
Jun-May 53rd wettest
( 62nd driest)
Graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing precipitation, May 1895-2009
Graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - May 2009

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