Drought in Decatur, Kansas

Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about six-tenths of an inch to one and one-quarter inches, highest over southern and eastern portions of the county. Precipitation deficits ranged from about nine-tenths of an inch to one and six-tenths of an inch below average. Normal monthly precipitation across the county is typically near to a few tenths over two inches.

Below average precipitation and above average temperatures contributed to worsening drought across northwest Kansas during April 2026. D2 Severe Drought expanded south to include most of the area by mid to late April, with D3 Extreme Drought expanding south to include central and northern portions of the area by late April. Monthly precipitation amounts ranged from about one and one-half inches to one-half inch. Normal monthly precipitation ranges from one and eight-tenths to two and four-tenths.