Drought — Saipan, Guam

2025-04-01 to 2025-04-30 · Saipan, Guam

Event narrative

Saipan and Tinian remained in severe drought (D2) for most of April but degraded to extreme drought (D3) as the seasonally dry trade-wind pattern continued. Both locations experienced several weeks of low precipitation and continued to the necessary monthly 4 inches of precipitation needed to meet minimum water needs.

Wider weather episode

Saipan and Tinian remained in severe drought (D2) for most of April but degraded to extreme drought (D3) at the end of April as the seasonally dry trade-wind pattern continued. Both locations experienced several weeks of low precipitation and continued to the necessary monthly 4 inches of precipitation needed to meet minimum water needs.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.