The U.S. experienced its 2nd-warmest spring (March–May) on record in 2026, with the CONUS averaging 55.8°F, +4.9°F above the 20th-century average.

• Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas each recorded their warmest spring on record, while 20 states averaged at least +5°F above their historical norms.
• Despite some regions seeing above-average precipitation, the U.S. recorded its 6th-driest January–May period on record and the driest start to a year since 1988.
• Drought remained widespread entering June, covering 58.4% of the CONUS. Conditions improved across parts of the South but worsened in portions of the Northwest, Southwest, northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes.
• Regional contrasts were notable. Michigan recorded its wettest spring on record, while North Carolina and Delaware experienced their 3rd-driest springs. Hawaiʻi posted its wettest spring in the 36-year record, receiving more than double its normal precipitation.
• Looking ahead, above-average temperatures are favored across much of the West and northern U.S. in June, while drought is expected to persist or expand across large portions of the western half of the country, keeping wildfire risks elevated.
• Assessing the U.S. Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in May 2026