Despite above normal precipitation for Northwest Kansas, the drought status largely remained unchanged through the month.  Precipitation ranged from half an inch to three inches, which was one to three inches above normal.  Nearly all the counties were in D3 Extreme Drought, with a corridor of D4 Exceptional Drought between Highways 25 and 283.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.50-3.00.  This was one to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

Drought in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-2.00.  This was 0.50-2.00 above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-3.00, with the lowest amounts over the southeast part of the county.  This was half an inch to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-2.00, with the lowest amounts over the east part of the county.  This was half an inch to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 0.50-1.50, with the lowest amounts over the south part of the county.  This was near normal to an inch above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-1.00.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-2.00, with the lowest amounts over the northeast part of the county.  This was half an inch to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

Drought in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-3.00, with the highest amounts in the northwest part of the county.  This was one to three inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-2.00.  This was half an inch to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-1.00.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-1.50.  This was half an inch to an inch above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-1.00.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-2.00, with the lowest amounts over the west part of the county.  This was half an inch to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-1.00.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.00-2.00, with the highest amounts over the north part of the county.  This was half an inch to an inch above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-1.00.

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

Precipitation for the month ranged from 1.50-3.00.  This was one to two inches above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.

Drought in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 01-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Precipitation for the month ranged from 0.50-1.50, with the lowest amounts over the southern part of the county.  This was near normal to one inch above normal.  Normal precipitation amounts range from 0.25-0.50.