A prolonged period of dry weather continued the drought conditions across most of Kansas during the month of December. An unusually dry period from May through October kept an extreme drought (D3) going for most of Southern Kansas. Portions of Central Kansas continued to stay very dry, with exceptional drought (D4) conditions for most of the month of December. Most areas saw little if any rainfall during the month, which led to the drought actually getting worse across South Central Kansas by the end of December.

Drought in HARPER, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of December across Central Kansas. Little if any precipitation occurred during the month, leading to rainfall amounts almost an inch below normal.

Drought in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of December across Central Kansas. Little if any rain occurred during the month, leading to rainfall amounts almost an inch below normal.

Drought in RENO, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of December across Central Kansas. Little if any precipitation occurred during the month, leading to rainfall amounts almost an inch below normal.

Drought in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of December across South Central Kansas. Little if any precipitation occurred during the month, leading to rainfall amounts almost an inch below normal.

Drought in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. The drought intensified during the end of the month to an extreme drought (D3), as little if any rainfall occurred during the month. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought (D2), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. The drought intensified during the end of the month to an extreme drought (D3), as little if any rainfall occurred during the month. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across South Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. Wichita Mid Continent Airport recorded very little precipitation during the month, with precipitation falling 0.86 inches below normal for the month. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for South Central Kansas.

Drought in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in ELK, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in WILSON, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Southeast Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Southeast Kansas.

Drought in CHASE, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across the Flint Hills of Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in MARION, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in SALINE, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. Salina received little precipitation during the month of December, leading to a deficit of 0.83 inches of precipitation for the month. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in RICE, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The extreme drought (D3), continued across Central Kansas during the month of December. This was a continuation of a drought that started in late May and continued through the month of November and into December. This is the eighth consecutive month of below normal precipitation for Central Kansas.

Drought in BARTON, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions continued during the month of December across Central Kansas. Little if any precipitation occurred during the month, leading to rainfall amounts almost an inch below normal.