~12%
Land in drought (2023 avg)
Mostly moderate
Severity
Higher, ~90% at peak
2022 comparison
Historical data
Coming soon
Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Land area in drought late 2023 (%) | 12 | 24 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #16 of 32 states by share of area in drought.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Utah | 0 |
| #3 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #4 | Indiana | 5% |
| #5 | South Dakota | 7 |
| #6 | Ohio | 8% |
| #7 | New Hampshire | 8% |
| #8 | Michigan | 8% |
| #9 | Tennessee | 8% |
| #10 | Missouri | 8% |
| #11 | Massachusetts | 10% |
| #12 | New Jersey | 10% |
| #13 | Virginia | 10% |
| #14 | Wisconsin | 10% |
| #15 | Washington | 10% |
| #16 | Maine | 12% |
| #17 | North Carolina | 12% |
| #18 | Illinois | 14% |
| #19 | Florida | 15% |
| #20 | Minnesota | 15% |
| #21 | Georgia | 15% |
| #22 | Wyoming | 18 |
| #23 | Colorado | 25% |
| #24 | Oregon | 35% |
| #25 | Vermont | 40% |
| #26 | Montana | 45% |
| #27 | Alaska | 45% |
| #28 | Texas | 46% |
| #29 | New Mexico | 55% |
| #30 | Arizona | 60% |
| #31 | Delaware | 1,150 |
| #32 | Rhode Island | 1,220 |
Overview
Maine drought conditions are typically mild compared with western states, though 2022 saw a severe short-term drought affecting most of the state. Maine drought monitoring in 2023 showed significant improvement with wetter conditions returning.
Did you know?
- In 2022, nearly 90% of Maine was under some level of drought at its peak, an unusually severe event for the state.