California Drought

California's drought classification stands at 0% of the state, holding steady week over week with no change in conditions. This represents a dramatic improvement from one year ago, when 21% of the state was in drought conditions—a 100% reduction year over year.

The current reading aligns with the 5-year median of 21%, meaning California has improved significantly beyond its typical drought baseline. With drought conditions now absent entirely, the state has moved out of deficit into a normalized water availability position.

The data reflects 51 consecutive weekly measurements, with the latest observation recorded on June 30, 2026. The consistency at 0% across both week-over-week and month-over-month comparisons indicates stable, drought-free conditions rather than a brief improvement.