Monday June 23, 2025
The Sacramento Bee —
Nearly two-thirds of California was “abnormally dry” as the state braced for more hot, dry weather and strong winds, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest update.
About a third of the Golden State was experiencing “moderate” to “exceptional” drought conditions as of Thursday, June 19, the U.S. Drought Monitor said, with Southern California and parts of the Central Valley getting hit the hardest.
The worst impacts appeared to be confined to the southwestern corner of the state.
Here’s a look at drought conditions across California:
How much of California is in drought?
About 62% of California was considered abnormally dry as of Thursday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report tracking drought conditions across the state. As of Thursday, 39% of the Golden State was under moderate drought conditions and about 23% was in a severe drought, the map showed.