2022 Is California’s Driest Year on Record So Far – An Ominous Sign for Summer and Fall
California had its driest start to a year since the late 19th century, raising drought and wildfire concerns heading into the summer.
In data released Monday, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information found January through April precipitation in the state was the lowest on record dating to 1895.
The statewide precipitation of 3.25 inches was only 25% of average, topping the previous record-dry January through April from 2013, according to NOAA statistics.
