Much of the United States is already experiencing drought conditions though the warmest days of summer are yet to arrive. The grey areas are, as of June 15, 2021, experiencing moderate, severe, extreme, or exceptional drought conditions. All un-shaded areas within the United States are experiencing “abnormally dry” or “no drought” conditions.
Explore the drought-affected areas in detail and see how they relate to the 252 American Viticultural Areas.
For an explanation of the drought information, visit climate.gov. Drought data are courtesy of the Drought Monitor from the National Drought Mitigation Center, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. American Viticultural Areas were sourced from the AVA Map Explorer from the United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
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