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National Overview
June Highlights
June Temperature
The contiguous U.S. average temperature during June was 71.8°F, 3.4°F above average, ranking second warmest in the 130-year record.
Generally, temperatures were above average across most of the contiguous U.S. and much above average in the Southwest and Northeast.
For the month of June, Arizona and New Mexico each ranked warmest on record. Eighteen additional states ranked among their top-10 warmest June on record.
The contiguous U.S. average maximum (daytime) temperature during June was 84.6°F, 3.3°F above the 20th century average, ranking sixth warmest on record. Maximum temperatures were above average across much of the West and from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast. Near average temperatures spanned much of the Northern Tier, northern Plains and across portions of the South. Connecticut and New Jersey each ranked second warmest for daytime high temperatures in June.
The contiguous U.S. average minimum (nighttime) temperature during June was 59.0°F, 3.4°F above the 20th century average, ranking third warmest in the historical record. Minimum temperatures were above average across much of the Lower 48 with below average nighttime temperatures occurring in pockets of the Northern Rockies and Plains. Nighttime temperatures were near average from the Pacific Northwest to the northern Plains. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Texas each ranked warmest on record, while eight additional states experienced a top-5 warmest June for nighttime temperatures.
The Alaska statewide June temperature was 52.8°F, 3.6°F above the long-term average. This ranked sixth warmest in the 100-year period of record for the state. Monthly temperatures were above average across much of the state, with near average temperatures observed across much of the Aleutians and South Panhandle regions.
Based on NOAA's Residential Energy Demand Temperature Index (REDTI), the contiguous U.S. temperature-related energy demand during June was 208 percent of average and the third-highest value in the 130-year period of record.
June Precipitation
The June precipitation total for the contiguous U.S. was 2.74 inches, 0.18 inch above average, ranking in the driest third of the historical record.
Precipitation was below average across much of the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley and across portions of the Plains and California to the Northern Rockies. Portions of the Southeast experienced dry soils, low streamflow and distressed crops in June. Conversely, precipitation was above average across much of the Upper Midwest and Southwest and in portions of the Northeast, Plains and southern Florida.
Virginia had its driest June and North Carolina had its second driest June on record. Conversely, Minnesota had its fourth wettest June on record.
Across the state of Alaska, the average monthly precipitation ranked fifth driest in the historical record. Much of the state was drier than average for the month of June, while near-average precipitation was observed in the North Slope region.
According to the July 2 U.S. Drought Monitor, about 19% of the contiguous U.S. was in drought, up about 6% from the end of May. Drought conditions expanded or intensified across most of the Southeast, much of the Mid-Atlantic and portions of the Ohio Valley, Tennessee, eastern Oklahoma and northern Plains this month. Drought contracted or was reduced in intensity across much of the Southwest, Kansas, the panhandle of Oklahoma, southern Texas and southern Florida.
Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters
Four new billion-dollar weather and climate disasters were confirmed this month, including two hail events that impacted Texas and Colorado at the end of April and end of May, respectively, one severe weather event that impacted the central, southern and eastern U.S. in mid-May and a tornado outbreak that impacted portions of the Central U.S. in mid-May.
There have been 15 confirmed weather and climate disaster events, each with losses exceeding $1 billion, this year. These disasters consisted of 13 severe storm events and two winter storms. The total cost of these events exceeds $37.9 billion, and they have resulted in at least 106 fatalities.
The U.S. has sustained 391 separate weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2024). The total cost of these 391 events exceeds $2.755 trillion.
Other Notable Events
- The Correll Fire, which started on June 1 in San Joaquin County, CA, burned over 14,000 acres.
- The Darlene 3 Fire, which started on June 25 in Deschutes County, OR, burned over 3,800 acres, prompted emergency evacuations and left thousands without power.
- On June 2, an extreme rotating thunderstorm dropped cantaloupe-size (>6.25 inches in diameter) hail in the Texas Panhandle—this could be the new state record for largest hail diameter.
- A series of heat waves brought record-breaking temperatures to portions of the U.S. during June:
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- The National Weather Service office in Caribou, Maine, issued its first-ever Excessive Heat Warning due to “feels-like” temperatures getting close to 110 degrees Fahrenheit on June 19.
- For the first time on record, the entire island of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were placed under a heat advisory or warning by the National Weather Service on June 25.
- A total of 796 counties concentrated across the West, Gulf Coast and Northeast experienced their top-10 warmest June on record, impacting 166 million people. For the year-to-date period, 29 million people in 234 counties across portions of the Deep South, eastern Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast were record warm while an additional 2,049 counties ranked in the top-10 for this January-June period. There are 3,143 counties in the U.S.
- Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall in Mexico on June 20 as a tropical storm.
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- Some Texas communities saw nearly three times their June average for rainfall over 48 hours from Tropical Storm Alberto, including the Gulf Coast-area city of Rockport, Texas, which received 9.97 inches of rain from the storm; its June average is 3.66 inches. Similarly, Alice, Texas, received 6.57 inches of rain—nearly triple its June average of 2.32 inches.
Year-to-Date Highlights
January-June Temperature
For the January-June period, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 50.9°F, 3.4°F above average, ranking second warmest on record for this period.
Temperatures were above average across nearly all of the contiguous U.S., while record-warm temperatures were observed in parts of the Northeast, Great Lakes, southern Plains and Mid-Atlantic.
New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania and West Virginia each saw their warmest January-June period. An additional 24 states had a top-5 warmest year-to-date period. No state experienced a top-10 coldest event for this six-month period.
The contiguous U.S. average maximum (daytime) temperature during January-June was 62.5°F, 3.1°F above the 20th century average, ranking seventh warmest on record. Above-average temperatures were observed across much of the contiguous U.S. with pockets of near average temperatures evident across parts of the West, Deep South and Southeast. Illinois, Maine, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia each ranked second warmest on record for daytime temperatures during the January-June period, while 18 additional states ranked among their top-10 warmest January-June on record for daytime temperatures. No state experienced a top-10 coldest on record for this six-month period.
The contiguous U.S. average minimum (nighttime) temperature during this six-month period was 39.4°F, 3.7°F above the 20th century average, ranking second warmest in the historical record. Above-average nighttime temperatures were observed across nearly all of the Lower 48, while near record temperatures were observed in parts of the Deep South, Great Lakes and Northeast. Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont each ranked warmest on record, while 32 additional states ranked among their top-10 warmest January-June period on record for nighttime temperatures.
The Alaska January-June temperature was 24.6°F, 3.2°F above the long-term average, ranking in the warmest third of the historical record for the state. Much of the state was above-average for the six-month period while temperatures were near average across parts of the Panhandle.
Based on REDTI, the contiguous U.S. temperature-related energy demand during January-June was 35 percent of average and was the sixth-lowest value on record.
January-June Precipitation
The January-June precipitation total for the contiguous U.S. was 17.36 inches, 2.06 inches above average, ranking 11th wettest in the 130-year record.
Precipitation was above average across a large portion of the Upper Midwest, Northeast, and Deep South as well as in pockets across the contiguous U.S. Rhode Island had the second wettest year-to-date period on record and Minnesota and Wisconsin ranking third wettest. Six additional states ranked among their top-10 wettest on record for this six-month period.
Conversely, precipitation was below average across parts Northwest, northern Plains, west Texas and eastern North Carolina during the January-June period. No states ranked among their top-10 driest year-to-date period on record.
The January-June precipitation ranked in the middle third of the 100-year record for Alaska, with below-average precipitation observed across parts of the Central Interior, Cook Inlet, Northeast Interior and South Panhandle regions, near-average precipitation in the Aleutians, Northwest Gulf, Northeast Gulf and North Panhandle and above-average precipitation observed across much of the remaining climate divisions.
Extremes
The U.S. Climate Extremes Index (USCEI) for the year-to-date period was 61 percent above average, ranking seventh highest in the 115-year period of record. Extremes in warm maximum and warm minimum temperatures were the major contributors to this elevated CEI value. The USCEI is an index that tracks extremes (occurring in the upper or lower 10 percent of the record) in temperature, precipitation and drought across the contiguous United States.
On the regional scale, much-above average extremes were experienced across much of the Northeast, Southeast, South, Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest for this year-to-date period. Each of these regions experienced elevated extremes in warm maximum and warm minimum temperatures, while the Northeast also had elevated extremes in PDSI and the Southeast had extremes in 1-day precipitation. Conversely, extremes across the Northern Rockies and Plains as well as the West were 22 percent and 36 percent below average, respectively ranking in the lowest third for the year-to-date period.
Monthly Outlook
According to the June 30 One-Month Outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, above-average temperatures are favored to impact areas across the western and southern portions of the U.S. in July, while below-average monthly total precipitation is favored in the Northwest and south-central Plains. Drought is likely to persist in the Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, Northwest and Hawaii.
According to the One-Month Outlook issued on June 1 from the National Interagency Fire Center, portions of the Mid-Atlantic, West, Hawaii and Alaska have above-normal significant wildland fire potential during July.
Regional Highlights
These regional summaries were provided by the six Regional Climate Centers and reflect conditions in their respective regions. These six regions differ spatially from the nine climatic regions of the National Centers for Environmental Information.
Northeast (Information provided by the Northeast Regional Climate Center)
An exceptionally hot, mostly drier-than-normal June led to rapidly expanding drought in the Mid-Atlantic and featured multiple rounds of severe weather.
Temperature
The Northeast had its fifth-hottest June on record with an average temperature of 67.9 degrees F, 2.3 degrees F above normal. June average temperatures for the 12 Northeast states ranged from 1.1 degrees F above normal in West Virginia to 3.3 degrees F above normal in Connecticut. This June ranked among the 10 hottest Junes on record for 11 of the 12 states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, second hottest; New Jersey, third hottest; Maine, fourth hottest; Delaware and Maryland, fifth hottest; New Hampshire, seventh hottest; Vermont, eighth hottest; and New York and Pennsylvania, 10th hottest. June 2024 was the hottest June on record for four of the Northeast’s 35 major climate sites – Bridgeport and Hartford, Connecticut; Caribou, Maine; and Islip, New York. On June 19, Caribou tied its all-time hottest temperature of 96 degrees F and its all-time warmest low temperature of 71 degrees F. On the same day, Burlington, Vermont, tied its all-time hottest low temperature of 80 degrees F. Meanwhile, Dulles Airport, Virginia, and Elkins, West Virginia, tied their hottest low temperatures for June with 78 degrees F on June 23 and 72 degrees F on June 29, respectively. Dulles Airport and Elkins tied their greatest number of June days with a high of 90 degrees F or higher with 14 days and six days, respectively. Similarly, a few sites tied their greatest number of days with a low of 70 degrees F or higher including Newark, New Jersey, with 12 days and Buffalo, New York, with seven days. For additional information on June’s extreme heat, see the Notable Weather Events section below.
Precipitation
During June, the Northeast received 3.42 inches of precipitation, 78 percent of normal. Precipitation for June for the 12 Northeast states ranged from 48 percent of normal in Maryland and New Jersey to 112 percent of normal in Vermont, the sole wetter-than-normal state. It was among the 20 driest Junes on record for four of the states: Maryland, seventh driest; West Virginia, 12th driest; New Jersey, 14th driest; and Pennsylvania, 17th driest.
Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor from June 4 showed moderate drought in a sliver of northwestern Maine and abnormal dryness covering nine percent of the Northeast, including northern Maine, part of western New York, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, portions of Delaware, eastern Maryland, and eastern West Virginia. Excessive heat coupled with little precipitation and increased evapotranspiration rates led to further reductions in soil moisture, streamflow, and, in some areas, groundwater levels in the Mid-Atlantic. This resulted in widespread expansion of moderate drought and abnormal dryness during the second half of June. In New York and New England, there was a mix of deterioration and improvement during the month. Abnormal dryness was introduced in places like southeastern New York and parts of interior New England but areas that received beneficial rainfall such as northern Maine and parts of western New York saw a reduction in abnormal dryness. The U.S. Drought Monitor from June 25 showed 12 percent of the Northeast in drought and 31 percent as abnormally dry. Between June 18 and 25, Maryland’s percent area in drought went from five percent to 61 percent. Over the same week, West Virginia’s drought coverage expanded from five percent to 59 percent. Several Mid-Atlantic locations registered record-low streamflow and/or groundwater levels during June. A few communities in southeastern Pennsylvania have asked residents to conserve water due to dry conditions. Additionally, in Maryland, the hot, dry weather prompted burn bans to be enacted and caused issues for some farms, with growers relying heavily on irrigation. Reports from the USDA noted that for the week ending June 30, topsoil moisture was rated very short or short for 85 percent of West Virginia, 80 percent of Maryland, and 75 percent of Delaware.
Notable Weather
On June 5, a tornado outbreak was focused in southern parts of the Northeast, with nine tornadoes in Maryland and three in eastern West Virginia. It was the first time since June 1998 that Berkeley County, West Virginia, had two tornadoes on the same day, also tying as the county’s most in a single day. Most of the tornado damage consisted of snapped or uprooted trees, with some causing significant damage to houses and vehicles. For instance, an EF-1 tornado near Gaithersburg, Maryland, felled trees onto houses, injuring five people and causing seven houses to be condemned. The Northeast experienced a heat wave from June 17 to 23. The highest temperatures generally ranged from 90 to 101 degrees F, with the heat index reaching 100 to 118 degrees F. Caribou, ME, tied its all-time hottest temperature on record with a high of 96 degrees F on June 19. High temperatures at several other sites including Baltimore, Maryland, with a high of 101 degrees F on June 22, and Scranton, Pennsylvania, with a high of 97 degrees F on June 21, ranked among the 10 hottest on record for June. It was among the 10 earliest occurrences of a high of at least 95 degrees F in a few locations like Syracuse, New York, and Burlington, Vermont. Excessively warm overnight lows, the highest ranging from 70 to 81 degrees F, provided little relief from the daytime heat. Burlington and Caribou both tied their all-time warmest low temperature on record with a low of 80 degrees F and 71 degrees F, respectively, on June 19. It was the only time on record that Caribou had a low of at least 70 degrees F in June. Dulles Airport, Virginia, set a new record for warmest June low temperature at 78 degrees on June 23. Multiple stations including Albany, New York; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C, recorded low temperatures that ranked among their 10 warmest on record for June, with several also ranking among the 10 all-time warmest. For several sites, it was among the 10 earliest occurrences of certain thresholds such as low of 75 degrees F or higher, with a couple places like Dulles Airport setting new records. The number of nights meeting these thresholds was also notable in a few locations. For instance, Dulles Airport had never recorded a low of 75 degrees F or higher in June until this heat wave when it recorded two. Similarly, Binghamton, New York, recorded two days with a low temperature of 70 degrees F or higher, tying its greatest number for June. In addition to the heat, the Northeast experienced severe thunderstorms that mostly downed trees and power lines, some of which caused damage when they fell on houses and vehicles, each day from June 17 to 23. Straight-line winds of 70 to 105 mph were noted in parts of Pennsylvania and New York, while three weak tornadoes – one apiece in northwestern Connecticut, central New York, and southern New Hampshire – downed dozens of trees. Also, localized flash flooding led to road closures, washouts, and stranded vehicles. There were multiple injuries and at least one fatality due to fallen trees and lightning strikes. Another round of severe weather moved through the Mid-Atlantic, southeastern New York, and southern New England on June 26, with storm reports from these areas noting felled trees, downed power lines, and power outages. A few of the storms prompted the National Weather Service offices in Binghamton, New York, and Mt. Holly, New Jersey, to issue special statements declaring that it was “an extremely dangerous situation.” One of those storms produced straight-line winds of up to 110 mph, causing significant tree damage in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Just to the west, in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, straight-line winds of up to 100 mph downed trees and caused extensive damage to some buildings including a barn that was destroyed. In addition, there were seven tornadoes – five in southwestern Pennsylvania, one in Massachusetts, and one that traveled from Rhode Island into Massachusetts. It was the first June tornado since records began in 1950 for Providence County, Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Bristol County, Massachusetts saw two tornadoes, tying its record for most tornadoes in a day and year. The tornadoes damaged roofs and snapped and uprooted trees, with thousands of trees estimated to be damaged by one of the tornadoes in southwestern Pennsylvania. Additionally, a few locations saw heavy rainfall that flooded roads and stranded vehicles. There were at least three fatalities and one injury related to the storms. On June 29 and 30, the Northeast saw yet another round of severe thunderstorms that produced damaging straight-line winds of up to 95 mph. Downed trees blocked roads and fell onto buildings, vehicles, and other structures, resulting in at least one death and a few injuries. Locally intense rainfall that led to flash flooding was also noted. During this same period, on June 29, Elkins, West Virginia, recorded a low of 72 degrees F, tying as its hottest low temperature for June and tying its June record for greatest number of days with a low at or above 70 degrees F. In all, there were 23 tornadoes during June, more than three times the June average of seven. Tornadoes were reported in nine of the 12 Northeast states (all except Maine, Vermont, and Delaware). Maryland saw the most tornadoes with nine, more than four times its June average of two.
For more information, please visit the Northeast Regional Climate Center Home Page.
Midwest Region (Information provided by the Midwestern Regional Climate Center)
Temperature
The preliminary average June temperature for the Midwest was 70.2 degrees F (21.2 degrees C), which was 1.2 degrees F (0.7 degrees C) above the 1991-2020 normal. Temperatures were near normal across the northwest portion of the region, warming to 1-3 degrees F (0.6-1.7 degrees C) above normal in the central and lower Midwest. Preliminary statewide average temperatures ranged from 0.3 degrees F (0.2 degrees C) below normal in Minnesota to 2.2 degrees F (1.2 degrees C) above normal in Illinois. Temperatures spanned the extremes in mid-June across the region. The coldest temperatures were reported on June 10 and June 11 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Minnesota, where overnight lows dipped into the upper 20s and low 30s, and in northern Wisconsin, where temperatures were in the mid to upper 30s. On June 11, Indiana had widespread temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s, with temperatures in the low to mid 40s reported in Ohio and Illinois. Temperatures quickly flipped, with intense warmth blanketing the region from about June 16 -19. Widespread temperatures in the mid to upper 90s were recorded from Iowa to Ohio, with Michigan and Wisconsin reaching the low to mid 90s. Toledo, Ohio, recorded seven consecutive days with temperatures at or above 90 degrees F (32.2 degrees C). Several long-running stations across the central Midwest had a top 10 warmest June on record.
Precipitation
Preliminary June precipitation totaled 5.17 inches (131 mm) for the Midwest, which was 0.63 inches (16 mm) above normal, or 114 percent of normal. Precipitation was above normal across the upper Midwest and Missouri and below normal across the central Midwest and Ohio River Valley. Preliminary statewide precipitation totals ranged from 1.93 inches (49 mm) below normal in Indiana to 2.9 inches (74 mm) above normal in Minnesota. Preliminary rankings indicate that Minnesota and Wisconsin had the 2nd wettest June on record while Michigan had its 5th wettest. Minnesota was hit particularly hard with repeated heavy rainfall events in June. Dozens of stations across Minnesota reported single-day rainfall totals in excess of 4 inches (101.6 mm). Across southern Minnesota and far northwest Iowa, June precipitation totaled 10-15 inches (254-381 mm), with a large portion of the rain falling from June 16-24. Abundant rainfall resulted in widespread catastrophic flooding that breached dams and levees, closed interstate highways, forced evacuations, and required numerous water rescues. Across the Ohio River Valley, June precipitation was 25-50 percent of normal. Cincinnati, Ohio, tied for the 2nd driest June in 153 years with just 0.8 inches (20.3 mm) of rain. Abnormal dryness and moderate drought expanded across the central and eastern Midwest in June.
For further details on the weather and climate events in the Midwest, see the weekly and monthly reports at the Midwestern Climate Summaries page.
Southeast (Information provided by the Southeast Regional Climate Center)
Temperature
Temperatures were above average across most of the Southeast in June. The greatest departures were found across central and northern portions of Virginia and Florida, central portions of North Carolina, and central and southern portions of Alabama and Georgia, where mean temperatures were 3 to 4 degrees F (1.8 to 2.2 degrees C) above average for the month. Several stations in Virginia recorded one of their top 5 warmest Junes on record. Washington’s Reagan National Airport (1871-2024) recorded its second warmest June, Roanoke (1912-2024) and Richmond (1871-2024) recorded their fourth warmest June, while Charlottesville (1893-2024) and Norfolk (1871-2024) recorded their fifth warmest June. In Florida, Punta Gorda (1914-2024) recorded its warmest June on record with a mean temperature of 84.5 degrees F (29.1 degrees C), breaking the previous record of 84.1 degrees F (28.9 degrees C) set in 1998. Daytona Beach (1923-2024) recorded its second warmest June, Tallahassee (1896-2024) recorded its third warmest June, while Tampa (1890-2024) recorded its fourth warmest June. In Georgia, Atlanta (1878-2024) recorded its second warmest June, while Valdosta (1948-2024) recorded its fourth warmest June. Lastly, Raleigh-Durham, NC (1887-2024) recorded its second warmest June on record.
The warmest temperatures occurred between the 22nd and 26th, as the core of a heat dome moved over the area. Several locations eclipsed the century mark during this period. Huntsville, AL, Jacksonville, FL, Atlanta, GA, and Washington’s Reagan National and Dulles Airports reached 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C). Birmingham, AL, Montgomery, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL, Tallahassee, FL, Athens, GA, Columbus, GA, and Richmond, VA reached 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C). Macon, GA reached 102 degrees F (38.9 degrees C). Valdosta, GA, Augusta, GA, and Raleigh-Durham, NC reached 103 degrees F (39.4 degrees C), while Selma, GA and Columbia, SC reached 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). The highest temperature recorded was 106 degrees F (41.1 degrees C) on the University of South Carolina campus on the 25th. For some locations, such as Augusta, GA, Valdosta, GA, Columbia, SC, and Washington’s Reagan National Airport, these were the warmest temperatures observed in nearly a decade. Temperatures also reached the century mark along the I-4 corridor of Florida, including places like Plant City, Lakeland, Kissimmee, and Sanford, as well as further south near Punta Gorda, between the 5th and 7th of the month, prompting several heat advisories. The number of days reaching 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) was also noteworthy in places. Raleigh-Durham, NC reached the century mark four times in June, which tied 2008 for the most such days in June on record. Plant City, FL (1892-2024) reached the century mark seven times in June, which is one day shy of the monthly record set in 1911. Minimum temperatures were also exceptionally warm in places. Washington’s Reagan National Airport tied its second highest monthly minimum temperature of 81 degrees F (27.2 degrees C) on the 23rd. While the month ended with very warm weather, it actually began on the cool side, with temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees F (5.6 to 8.3 degrees C) below average across the northern tier of the region on the 1st. Minimum temperatures dropped below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) as far south as north Georgia, while some of the higher elevations of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, including Mill Gap, VA, hit the freezing mark.
Temperatures in June were 2 to 4 degrees F (1.1 to 2.2 degrees C) above average across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. San Juan, PR (1898-2024) recorded its warmest June on record with a mean temperature of 86.1 degrees F (30.1 degrees C), breaking the previous record of 85.7 degrees F (29.8 degrees C) set in 2012. Coloso (1899-2024) and Aibonito (1906-2024) also recorded their warmest June on record, while Dos Bocas (1937-2024) recorded its second warmest June. Saint Croix (1951-2024) recorded its third warmest June on record. The National Weather Service in San Juan issued excessive heat warnings on a third of the days during the month, including seven consecutive days from the 7th to the 13th. Heat indices in the region exceeded 110 degrees F (43.3 degrees C) on the 9th and 10th, with some locations in Puerto Rico approaching 120 degrees F (48.9 degrees C). On the 25th, San Juan recorded a heat index of 111 degrees F (43.9 degrees C), which is just 2 degrees F (1.1 degrees C) shy of its highest heat index value on record (since 1941).
Precipitation
Following a generally wet May, precipitation in June was below average across nearly all of the Southeast region, except across South Florida and parts of southern Alabama and northwest Florida, which were much wetter than average. The driest locations were found across portions of northeast Florida, southern Georgia, and large portions of North Carolina and Virginia, where monthly totals were 3 to 6 inches (76 to 152 mm) below average. Many locations recorded less than half of their expected monthly total, while some recorded less than a quarter of their expected monthly total. Lynchburg, VA (1893-2024) recorded just 0.04 inches (1 mm) for the month, making it the driest June and third driest month on record. Chapel Hill, NC (1891-2024) also recorded its driest June on record with just 0.47 inches (12 mm), breaking the previous record of 0.54 inches (14 mm) set in 1931. Alma, GA (1948-2024) and Macon, GA (1892-2024) recorded their driest June on record with 0.83 and 0.34 inches (21 and 9 mm), respectively. Several other stations across the northern tier of the region recorded one of their driest Junes on record. New Bern, NC (1933-2024), Lumberton, NC (1903-2024), Danville, VA (1916-2024), and Washington’s Dulles Airport (1962-2024) recorded their second driest June, Charlottesville (1893-2024) tied its third driest June, while Greensboro, NC (1903-2024), Mount Mitchell, NC (1925-2024), and Washington’s Reagan National Airport (1871-2024) recorded their fourth driest June. Valdosta, GA ended a streak of 28 consecutive days without measurable precipitation on the 25th, making it one of the top 10 longest such streaks on record (since 1948).
Much of southern Alabama and northwest Florida was dry on most days of the month but between 3 and 7 inches (76 and 178 mm) fell across the region on the 1st of the month. This was also the case for portions of Central and South Florida with heavy rain falling on several days between the 11th and 14th, as a frontal boundary stalled across the Panhandle and an area of low pressure (Invest 90-L) tracked across the Peninsula. Most locations from the Everglades to the Keys recorded 6 to 12 inches (152 to 305 mm), though some places recorded over 20 inches (508 mm) from this event, including Miami Shores [21.66 inches (550 mm)] and Hallandale Beach [20.65 inches (525 mm)]. Fort Myers (1902-2024) recorded 12.39 inches (315 mm) from the 11th to the 13th, making it the third wettest 3-day period in June on record. Remarkably, Fort Myers recorded at least 2 inches (51 mm) of precipitation on six different days during the month, which is the most such days recorded in any month on record (the previous record was four days, which last occurred in March 1970). For the month, Fort Myers recorded 22.38 inches (568 mm), which is the second wettest June on record. Sarasota, FL (1911-2024) recorded its third wettest June on record with 16.88 inches (429 mm). Of this, 3.93 inches (100 mm) fell in one hour on the 11th, breaking the previous record for highest hourly total for any month by nearly one inch (since 1972). Fort Lauderdale, FL (1912-2024) recorded 9.54 inches (242 mm) on the 12th, making it the wettest June day on record. The precipitation from this event resulted in significant flash flooding. Some motorists required rescue after being stranded in their vehicles.
Precipitation was variable in the Caribbean. In Puerto Rico, below average precipitation was found across the northern half of the island, while above average precipitation was found along the southern half. Precipitation was near average on Saint Croix.
Drought
June began with most of the region free of any drought or abnormal dryness, except South Florida, where moderate (D1) and severe (D2) drought covered much of the lower half of the Peninsula. While conditions there improved considerably, conditions across the rest of the region deteriorated rapidly during the month, especially across Virginia and eastern portions of the Carolinas. According to the North Carolina State Climate Office, the state observed its second largest weekly increase in abnormally dry (D0) conditions in the history of the Drought Monitor (since 2000) from the 11th to the 18th (61 percent). By the end of the month, moderate (D1) drought had emerged across portions of the northern tier of the region, with a pocket of severe (D2) drought in central Virginia. Areas of moderate (D1) drought also emerged across central and southern portions of Alabama and Georgia, as well as across parts of the Florida Panhandle. By the end of June, over 85 percent of the region was in at least abnormally dry (D0) conditions, up from about 13 percent at the start of the month. In contrast, the Caribbean was free of drought or abnormal dryness in June.
Agriculture
The heat and lack of precipitation negatively impacted many crops in the region. Dryland corn was particularly affected, as moisture deficits emerged during the pollination stage, resulting in stunted growth and poor kernel production. Hot and dry weather during the month delayed the maturity of cotton and peanuts and slowed the growth of hay. As a result, many farmers have only been able to complete one cutting so far this season. With pastures turning brown or going dormant, producers were forced to supplement with hay and feed. Cattle producers were also concerned about heat stress. Hard, dry soils prevented farmers from double cropping across parts of Virginia. The lack of precipitation did allow for ample field work, including the harvest of winter wheat, though some activities, such as herbicide applications, were delayed due to dry and windy conditions. Irrigation use also increased significantly during the month, which mitigated some of the impacts. While many crops showed signs of stress, those planted earlier in the season generally fared better than those planted later, especially corn and soybeans. In contrast, heavy precipitation delayed field work across parts of South Florida and the Caribbean. Flooding and landslides were reported across Puerto Rico and parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands, which prevented farmers from accessing their fields. Saturated soils combined with high heat and humidity contributed to crop pests, mold, and mildew. Many crops were damaged or washed away, forcing farmers to spend much of their time cleaning up and preparing their fields.
Notable Weather
There were 270 reports of severe weather across the Southeast in June, which is below the median frequency of 734 reports over the period 2000 to 2022 (37 percent of normal). There were eight confirmed tornadoes (1 EF-0, 7 EF-1s), which is below the median frequency of 11 (73 percent of normal). On the 1st, an EF-1 tornado tracked through Fairhope, AL. Damage consisted of snapped trees and power poles, including a large oak tree that fell on a home. Straight-line winds exceeding 50 mph (22 m/s) were also recorded from Mobile, AL to Pensacola, FL. On the 5th, three EF-1 tornadoes tracked across northwest parts of Alabama, including Franklin, Marion, and Fayette counties. The strongest tornado had estimated peak winds of 110 mph (49 m/s). Some large trees with bases over 2 feet (0.6 m) in diameter were snapped. Some trees fell on homes, though most structural damage was limited to stripped siding and shingles. In Marion County, the windows of a strip mall were blown out. Another EF-1 touched down in the town of Leesburg in extreme northern Virginia, resulting in felled trees and some minor structural damage. On the 12th, an EF-1 tornado caused damage to trees and some minor roof damage to homes and commercial buildings in the communities of Hobe Sound and Jupiter, FL. An EF-0 tornado touched down in Brevard County, FL on the 27th, causing some minor damage to hangars at the Melbourne-Orlando Airport. The following day, an EF-1 tornado touched down just south of Jacksonville, FL, causing significant damage in the Holiday Hill neighborhood. One car was overturned and tossed.
There were 248 wind reports in June, which is below the median frequency of 633 (39 percent of normal). Straight-line winds exceeding 50 mph (22 m/s) were recorded in association with the severe storms that affected Alabama on the 5th. Severe storms on the 9th and 10th produced straight-line winds of 70 to 85 mph (31 to 38 m/s) across north-central portions of South Carolina. These winds caused extensive damage to trees, structures, and vehicles. One person was injured in Lancaster County when they crashed their vehicle into a downed tree. In Chester County, a gas station canopy blew off and landed on an occupied vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured. Straight-line winds in excess of 80 mph (36 m/s) were also reported in the town of Summerville, just north of Charleston, SC. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, several of which fell on vehicles and homes. On the 17th, thunderstorm winds in Cherokee, NC resulted in felled trees, one of which injured the occupant of a vehicle. Some of the thunderstorms that formed during the heatwave at the end of the month resulted in winds between 50 and 70 mph (22 and 31 m/s) in parts of Alabama and the Carolinas.
There were 13 hail reports in June, which is below the median frequency of 90 reports (14 percent of normal). The largest hailstones were 2.5 inches (64 mm), or tennis ball-sized, in the town of Glennville in southeast Georgia on the 10th of the month. Large hail (at least 2 inches or 51 mm) was also reported near Charleston, SC and Birmingham, AL on that day. There were eight rip current fatalities in the region in June, all in Florida. On the 30th, a 19-year-old man was killed by lightning in Davie, FL while walking under a tree in a park. This is the fifth lightning death of the year in the U.S. and the second in Florida (the other fatality occurred in March). Lightning also contributed to house fires near Myrtle Beach, SC on the 27th of the month.
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High Plains (Information provided by the High Plains Regional Climate Center)
June began on a cooler note, but temperatures rapidly rose during the middle of the month. Winter wheat harvest also began in Kansas this month, with mixed reports on yields due to ill-timed dryness and severe weather. In South Dakota, several rounds of heavy precipitation led to flooding within the state and along the Missouri River and into parts of Kansas.
The month began on the cool side, with highs near 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) for parts of South Dakota and Wyoming. Temperatures flipped in the coming days, with both states experiencing temperatures exceeding 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C). A significant heatwave spread across the High Plains late in the month, with heat indices peaking near 115 degrees F (46.1 degrees C) in eastern Nebraska.
Winter wheat in Kansas was feast or famine for some farmers this year, with some producers reporting yields of nearly 60 bushels per acre more than last year while others had none and had to rely on insurance. After much of Kansas received over 150 percent of its normal precipitation this winter, there was optimism that yields could be significantly better. The faucet was turned off for much of the western part of the state at the end of February, leading to a rapid return of drought conditions. When moisture did return, hail and straight-line winds accompanied it and wreaked havoc on the weakened crop.
Tremendous amounts of rain fell in Sioux Falls, South Dakota area on the 21st and 22nd. Over 12 inches (30.48 cm) fell near the town of Canton, annihilating the 2-day total precipitation state record by close to 3 inches (7.62 cm). I-29 was closed near Sioux City to build a levee and prevent further flooding, while a train bridge connecting South Dakota to Iowa over the Big Sioux River collapsed due to the waters. The attempt to build a levee near Sioux City inadvertently caused tremendous damage to the town of McCook Lake, just north of Sioux City. Massive sinkholes formed and homes and roads were swept away as the floodwaters rapidly rose. Areas downstream were being affected at the end of the month, with the true extent of the damage not fully known.
Temperature
Warmer temperatures dominated the southern and western part of the High Plains, while North Dakota was slightly below normal this month. Areas in Colorado and Wyoming were over 6 degrees F (3.3 degrees C) above normal, predominantly due to the heatwave that impacted those states this month. During this stretch of heat, the thermometer passed 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) in both states.
Wyoming observed record to near-record warmth, especially in the southeastern part of the state. Cheyenne narrowly broke their record for the warmest June, while Laramie easily surpassed theirs. To the west, Rawlins ranked 2nd and Lander tied 2016 for 5th warmest.
To the south in Colorado, the state was also heavily impacted by the extended stretch of heat. Many of the major locations such as Alamosa, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Denver ranked 2nd warmest this month. A total of 9 stations in Colorado recorded their warmest June including Estes Park, Grand Lake, and Limon.
Precipitation
Precipitation was scattered but mainly occurred in the eastern part of the High Plains this month. Wyoming missed nearly everything, with some areas with near zero precipitation. Southwestern Colorado was well above normal, potentially hinting that the North American monsoon had begun.
Although Wyoming is typically drier this time of the year, June was nearly bone dry for parts of the state. Several areas received less than 0.10 inches (2.54 mm), which combined with the warm temperatures, led to the intensification of drought conditions. With the outlooks favoring warmer and drier conditions for upcoming months, conditions in the state will need to be monitored.
Several rounds of precipitation impacted southwestern Colorado this month, leading some areas to record their wettest month. Major locations like Alamosa and Grand Junction fell just short, ranking 2nd and 3rd respectively. On the opposite side of the Rockies, cities like Denver were not as fortunate and were nearly in the top 10 driest.
After recording their 3rd driest spring with 1.77 inches (4.50 cm) of precipitation, the situation looked gloomy in Dodge City, Kansas. The month of June flipped that script, with 12.02 inches (30.53 cm) of rain. Not only did this set a new record for the wettest June, but it also ranked as the 2nd wettest month on record. Due to how much rain fell, Dodge City needs only near-normal precipitation for July and August to record their wettest summer.
The active severe weather season continued into June, with over 1,000 reports of severe weather. Wind gusts reached 97 mph (156 km/h) near Burlington, Colorado, and North Platte, Nebraska early in the month, while a 90 mph (145 km/h) wind gust impacted Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska. Tornado activity calmed down this month, however, a strong tornado struck western Nebraska on the 25th. A preliminary EF3 with 160 mph (258 km/h) winds touched down in Grant County near Whitman and continued into nearby Hooker County. It is the first EF2+ tornado to strike Grant County in nearly 70 years. This same storm also produced exceptionally large hail, with stones reaching up to 4 inches (10.16 cm). Just across the border in Wyoming, stones reached up to 4.5 inches (11.43 cm) just a few days earlier.
Drought
June was a mixed bag for drought conditions, with a reduction in intensity but an expansion in coverage. The biggest changes occurred in Wyoming and Kansas this month, while the region observed a 12 percent increase in D0 to D4 (abnormally dry to exceptional drought conditions).
Western and central Kansas headed into summer in rough shape, with D3 (extreme drought) being reintroduced to the area. The heavy precipitation this month helped alleviate conditions, with up to 2 categories of improvement. Another round of storms impacted the Dodge City area towards the end of the month, which will likely lead to further improvements.
Record to near-record warmth and bone-dry conditions in Wyoming led to the rapid expansion of drought in the state. D0 expanded over 39 percent across the central and northern parts of the state, while a stretch of D1 (moderate drought) increased across the eastern border.
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South (Information provided by the Southern Regional Climate Center)
The Atlantic Hurricane Season kicked off in June with Tropical Storm Alberto impacting the Mexican and Texas Gulf Coasts.
Temperature
Temperatures were above normal in the western portions of the Region, where most stations were two to six degrees Fahrenheit above normal. In the eastern portions of the Region temperatures were near normal for June. Statewide rankings were above normal for all six states and the Southern Region as a whole: Texas (8th warmest, out of 130 years), the Southern Region as a whole (11th warmest), Oklahoma (17th warmest), Louisiana (27th warmest), Mississippi (27th warmest), Arkansas (31st warmest), and Tennessee (36th warmest). The warmest recorded temperature in the Region for June was 115 F, which occurred at Rio Grande Village, Texas on June 6th and June 17th. The coldest temperature recorded in the Region for June was 38 F at Mt Leconte, Tennessee on June 11th. The coldest lowland temperature recorded was 47 F near Gatlinburg, Tennessee on June 2nd. One long-term station in Texas set a record for highest maximum monthly temperature for June, Bonham 3 NNE recorded 109 F on June 25th which beat the old record of 108 F set in 1953 (out of 121 years of data). No stations set records for lowest or highest minimum temperature during June.
Precipitation
Precipitation was mixed across the Southern Region with patches of above and below normal precipitation scattered across the Region. Areas that saw above normal precipitation were the Oklahoma Panhandle, Deep South Texas, and isolated stations in the Texas Panhandle and East Texas. Below normal precipitation was prevalent in West Texas, Western Oklahoma, Northern Arkansas, and much of Tennessee. Statewide rankings were below normal during June for: Tennessee (11th driest), Arkansas (39th driest), Mississippi (47th driest), the Southern Region as a whole (47th driest), and Oklahoma (49th driest). Texas and Louisiana were near their respective historical median values for June. Two stations exceeded 15 inches of precipitation for June, both CoCoRaHS stations: near Bridge City, Texas (15.3 inches) and near Belle Chasse, Louisiana (17.47 inches). Two stations, both CoCoRaHS stations, recorded single day accumulations of over 8 inches during June: near Rockport, Texas (8.35 inches, June 20th) and near Belle Chasse, Louisiana (8.45 inches, June 28th). Two long-term stations in the Southern Region set single day accumulation records for June: Freer, Texas (4.80 inches, June 20th) and Seminole, Oklahoma (5.20 inches, June 4th).
Drought/Flooding
During June, 79 percent of the Southern Region remained drought free as of July 2nd according to the US Drought Monitor. Degradations were common during June across Eastern Oklahoma, Northern Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, Southern Tennessee, and the Big Bend Region of Texas. Improvements were notable in Deep South Texas and across the Oklahoma Panhandle, where isolated three-class improvements were noted. As of July 2nd, none of the Southern Region is in Exceptional Drought and 2.5 percent is in Extreme Drought. Given a relatively wet spring across much of the Region, cotton conditions are better overall than the same time as last year: 95 percent of the cotton crop in Louisiana is rated as Good to Excellent, followed by 75 percent in Arkansas, 69 percent in Oklahoma, 63 percent in Mississippi, 62 percent in Tennessee, and 44 percent in Texas. Alberto brought significant rainfall to the Galveston area, leading to freshwater flooding. Its winds caused a 2 to 4 foot storm surge, inundating parts of coastal communities between Galveston and Freeport.
Notable Weather
June marked the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with a very active season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Tropical Storm Alberto became the first named storm of the season on June 19th in the Western Gulf of Mexico. Early the following morning, the system made landfall near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, weakening to a tropical depression inland a few hours later. The aftermath of Alberto impacted communities along the Texas Gulf Coast. Alberto brought significant rainfall to the Galveston area, leading to freshwater flooding. Its winds caused a 2 to 4 feet storm surge, inundating parts of coastal communities between Galveston and Freeport. One person drowned at Galveston due to rip currents generated by the storm. South of there, between Portland and Gregory, US 181 was temporarily shut down due to downed power lines. Also, near Port Aransas, Mustang Island State Park was closed for storm debris cleanup, as was the USS Lexington Museum in North Beach, Corpus Christi. A sinkhole produced by the storm destabilized the foundation of a home on Padre Island.
There were 12 confirmed tornadoes in the Southern Region during the Month of June, impacting the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The counts and ratings of the tornadoes were: 2 E0, 6 EF1, 1 EF3, and 3 with unknow ratings. In total there were no fatalities and twelve injuries associated with these storms. On June 2nd an EF3 tornado impacted Sanderson, Texas resulting in twelve injuries. There were 103 hail reports across the Region during May with the largest in storm reports being 6 inches reported at Caprock Canyons State Park and near Mackenzie Reservoir, Texas both on June 3rd. A possible 7 inch diameter hailstone from the same event was reported by storm chasers and is being evaluated as a possible new Texas record. There were 435 severe wind reports across the Region in June with the fastest being 91 mph near Anton, Texas on June 1st.
For more information, please visit the Southern Regional Climate Center Home Page.
West (Information provided by the Western Region Climate Center)
June was marked with record heat across the west, especially in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, California, and Nevada. Many cities broke records for their warmest June since modern archives began. This heat brought drier than normal conditions to much of the West except for areas in New Mexico and eastern Arizona which found respite in the seasonal North American monsoon that brought record precipitation totals to some areas.
Temperature
Heat waves throughout the month of June brought record heat to the West. In New Mexico, cities that set new records were Eagle Nest at 61.5 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Roswell at an average temperature of 85.3 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), the warmest in the city’s 130-year period, Gila at 71.5 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), and Las Cruces at 84 (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal). Arizona also recorded new high temperature marks for cities, like Winslow at 79.2 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Flagstaff at 66.7 (6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), and Phoenix at 97 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal) each of them having historical temperature records of 110 years or more. Utah set records in Cedar City at 7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, La Verkin at 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, and Scipio at 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Also, Salt Lake City, UT had its 2nd warmest June at 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Nevada saw record heat across most of the state with cities like Reno setting a record at 75.8 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Las Vegas at 94.6 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), and Overton at 91 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal). Other cities in Nevada with temperatures 4 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal include Winnemucca, Elko, Ely, Tonopah, and Austin. Additionally, regions of California saw temperatures 3 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, including Santa Rosa 4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Stockton 3 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Sonoroa 7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Fresno 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Blythe 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Bishop 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Quincy 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, Truckee 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, and Nevada City 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Other locations of note at 4 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal are Swan Valley, ID (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Boise, ID (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Idaho Falls, ID (6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Ontario, OR (5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), and Burns, OR (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal). Montana, Washington, and most of Oregon saw average temperatures for June.
Precipitation
Lots of areas in the West recorded zero inches of precipitation for the month of June. Primarily in the desert regions of the southwest which include California, Nevada, and western Arizona. Some of these cities are Las Vegas, NV, Yuma, AZ, Reno, NV, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Fresno, CA, and Orland, CA. Areas of Utah, eastern Oregon, and Idaho saw below average precipitation for the month of June. Some locations are Laketown, UT (1.04 inches below average), Swan Falls, ID (0.6 inches below average), and Baker, OR (0.99 inches below average). On the other hand, New Mexico and eastern Arizona saw a wetter June with some areas setting records for total precipitation. Records were broken in Gallup, NM at 2.61 inches (2.25 inches above average), Farmington, NM at 1.88 inches (1.68 inches above average), and San Simon, AZ at 1.81 inches (1.37 inches above average). Other near-record high precipitation totals occurred in Tucson, AZ (0.84 inches above average), Flagstaff, AZ (0.93 inches above average), Albuquerque, NM (1.63 inches above average), and Santa Fe, NM (2.71 inches above average) for a second wettest June on record.
Drought
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM), the West remains at 19 percent of the region in drought at the end of June. Drought improved in Utah. Additionally, Idaho and Montana no longer have regions of extreme (D3) drought or higher. No areas of drought are in Nevada, California, Utah, or Oregon. The only area with extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4) drought is southern New Mexico.
Alaska Summary
Temperatures across Alaska were on average two to five degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Bettles saw its second warmest June on record at 63.2 degrees Fahrenheit, 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. Some areas with above average temperatures were Eagle (3 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), Fairbanks (4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), North Pole (3 degrees Fahrenheit above normal), and Cordova (3 degrees Fahrenheit above normal). Southcentral and southeast Alaska saw drier than normal conditions for the month of June. Northway set a record driest June at zero inches (2.26 inches below normal), Homer recorded its second driest at 0.08 inches (0.79 inches below normal), Juneau recorded 1.54 inches (40 percent of normal), and Sitka recorded 1.31 inches (44 percent of normal). Only one percent of Alaska is in moderate (D1) drought, which is in Yukon-Koyukuk where the Yukon River meets the Upper Mouth.
Hawaii Summary
Hawaii saw mostly average temperatures and precipitation for the month of June. The only region of dryness was on the island of O’ahu. Honolulu received 0.06 inches of rain, which is 0.44 inches below normal. By the end of June, Hawaii’s percentage of drought had increased to 8.92 percent, only a 0.68 percent increase from May. However, 62 percent of Hawaii is in at least abnormally dry conditions (D0). Areas of moderate (D1) and severe (D2) drought are present in the center of the Big Island and southwestern Maui.
Notable Weather
Areas of Nevada and Arizona experience hottest June on record: Many cities in the southwest have shattered previous temperature records for the month of June, including Las Vegas and Phoenix. Las Vegas saw triple-digit temperatures on nearly every day of June. In and around Phoenix, 13 people died from heat-related causes with another 162 under investigation.
For more information, please go to the Western Regional Climate Center Home Page.