Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says that February set multiple records for warm, dry conditions and minimal precipitation.
The DNR says that, according to the latest Water Summary Update, February of 2024 ranks among the top two warmest, top three driest, and top five least snowy months on record.
Overall winter temperatures also rank among the top five warmest recorded, with February showing a statewide average temperature more than 12 degrees above normal.
February’s preliminary statewide average precipitation was 0.21 inches, 0.96 inches below normal.
Iowa’s drought plan showed mostly stable conditions for the state at the end of February, with areas of northeast and southern Iowa carrying a drought watch designation.
Over the past year, precipitation in Iowa has been more than 8.5 inches below normal, and the state has now seen 200 consecutive weeks of dry or drought conditions.
For more information, visit iowadnr.gov.
