Drought in Yuma County, Colorado

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about eight-tenths of an inch over southeast portions of the county, to about one and three-quarters of an inch over generally the southwest quarter of the county. Precipitation deficits were as low as about one inch over far southeast portions of the county, with near average precipitation over generally the southwest quarter of the county. Normal monthly precipitation amounts are about one and eight-tenths of an inch.

Near to mostly below average precipitation and warmer than average temperatures contributed to worsening drought across northeast Colorado during April 2026. D3 Extreme Drought continued its southward expansion to include just about the entire county by mid-April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about eight-tenths of an inch, to about one and three-quarters of an inch. Normal monthly precipitation amounts are about one and eight-tenths of an inch.