Drought in Delaware

1,150 mm
Annual precipitation

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorDelawareUnited States
Annual precipitation (mm)1150900

National ranking

Delaware ranks #31 of 32 states by share of area in drought.

#1Kentucky0
#2Utah0
#3Louisiana0
#4Indiana5%
#5South Dakota7
#6Ohio8%
#7New Hampshire8%
#8Michigan8%
#9Tennessee8%
#10Missouri8%
#11Massachusetts10%
#12New Jersey10%
#13Virginia10%
#14Wisconsin10%
#15Washington10%
#16Maine12%
#17North Carolina12%
#18Illinois14%
#19Florida15%
#20Minnesota15%
#21Georgia15%
#22Wyoming18
#23Colorado25%
#24Oregon35%
#25Vermont40%
#26Montana45%
#27Alaska45%
#28Texas46%
#29New Mexico55%
#30Arizona60%
#31Delaware1,150
#32Rhode Island1,220

Overview

Delaware receives about 1,150 mm of precipitation annually, above the U.S. average of 900 mm, limiting drought frequency.

Did you know?

  • Delaware has never had a statewide drought emergency as severe as those seen in western states.

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