# New Mexico drought Share of state area in drought (D1-D4) or worse, week over week _Data through Aug 25, 2026 · source last checked Aug 27, 2026 · page revised Aug 27, 2026_ > Drought worsened week over week (now 96%). New Mexico drought coverage reached 96% of state area as of 2026-08-25, per the US Drought Monitor. Year over year, coverage has worsened 24 percentage points from 72%. The state sits 20 percentage points above its 5-year median. ## The numbers | Period | Current | Prior | Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Week over week | 96% | 94% | +1 pts | | Month over month | 96% | 93% | +2 pts | | Year over year | 96% | 72% | +24 pts | | vs 5-yr median | 96% | 76% | +20 pts | ## About this data - Source: US Drought Monitor (National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA, NOAA) - Series: Share of area in moderate drought (D1) or worse - Geography: New Mexico - Unit: % - Calculation period: Conditions as of the prior Tuesday - Last observation: Aug 25, 2026 - Update frequency: Weekly, released Thursdays --- Cite: New Mexico: 96% of area in drought (D1-D4) or worse as of Aug 25, 2026 (US Drought Monitor). The Waterline. https://the-waterline.com/drought/new-mexico Canonical URL: https://the-waterline.com/drought/new-mexico