December 2013 was drier than normal for a majority of the northern two-thirds of New Mexico, especially the latter half of the month.  However, a series of moist Pacific storm systems delivered much need precipitation to many areas of the state from the 4th through the 6th. Additional storms brought snow to the mountains onto the eastern high plains on the 7th to 8th and 12th to 13th. These areas received near to above normal precipitation while most other locations were below normal for the month. The only other storm this month was on the 20th to 21st, when light to moderate snow fell over northern and central New Mexico. The final ten days of the month were dry with near to below normal temperatures.  Severe or worse drought conditions (D2 thru D4) impacted just over one-third of the state (33-36 percent) during the month with modest improvements over the Four Corners and west central mountain region.

Drought in WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WEST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EAST SLOPES OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANTA FE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ESTANCIA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RATON RIDGE/JOHNSON MESA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in GUADALUPE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 01-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-13 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency