About CPC Outlooks
The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) provides temperature and precipitation outlooks for the United States. These outlooks show the probability of above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal temperature and precipitation for various time periods.
Data Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center
Last Updated: September 26, 2025 10:32 PM EDT
About Drought Monitoring
The U.S. Drought Monitor provides a comprehensive assessment of current drought conditions across the United States. Drought outlooks indicate areas where drought may develop, persist, or improve over the coming months.
Data Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center Drought Products
Update Frequency: U.S. Drought Monitor (weekly), Drought Outlooks (monthly)
Drought Categories: D0 (Abnormally Dry), D1 (Moderate), D2 (Severe), D3 (Extreme), D4 (Exceptional)
Drought Outlook Support Tools
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Important Notes
Never base important decisions on this or any weather information obtained from the Internet.
These outlooks are probabilistic forecasts that indicate the likelihood of above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal temperature and precipitation. They are not deterministic forecasts of specific weather events.
For the most current and detailed information, visit the Climate Prediction Center directly.