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Climate of 2008 - April
South Dakota
Moisture Status

National Climatic Data Center, 6 May 2008

Statewide Precipitation Ranks
for South Dakota , 2007-2008
Period	Rank
Apr	54^th wettest ( 61^st driest)
Mar-Apr	51^st driest
Feb-Apr	50^th driest
Jan-Apr	37^th driest
Dec-Apr	45^th driest
Nov-Apr	28^th driest
Oct-Apr	38^th wettest ( 76^th driest)
Sep-Apr	44^th wettest ( 70^th driest)
Aug-Apr	14^th wettest (100^th driest)
Jul-Apr	39^th wettest ( 75^th driest)
Jun-Apr	40^th wettest ( 74^th driest)
May-Apr	25^th wettest ( 89^th driest)

Graphic showing precipitation departures, January 1998 - present

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Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

Graphic showing Palmer Z Index, January 1998 - present

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Graphic showing precipitation, April 1895-2008

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Graphic showing Palmer Hydrological Drought Index, January 1900 - April 2008

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