Drought in Cheyenne County, Colorado

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about sixth-tenths of an inch, to nearly one and three-quarters of an inch, highest over far northwest portions of the county. Precipitation deficits were as low as about one inch over northeast portions of the county, with near to slightly above average precipitation over generally northwest portions of the county. Normal monthly precipitation amounts range from a little over one and one-half inches across northern and eastern portions of the county, to about one and one-quarter of an inch over western portions of the county.

Mostly below average precipitation, some near to slightly above average precipitation, and warmer than average temperatures contributed to worsening drought across east-central Colorado during April 2026. D2 Severe Drought expanded south through generally the western half of the county by late April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about sixth-tenths of an inch to nearly one and three-quarters of an inch. Normal monthly precipitation amounts range from a little over one and one-half inches to about one and one-quarter of an inch.