Global Precipitation & Temperature Outlook November 2020

Global Precipitation & Temperature Outlook November 2020

The Outlook for November 2020 indicates that the Orinoco River Watershed of Venezuela will be much wetter than normal, while the Andes region through western Colombia and Ecuador will be much drier. Much of Madagascar will be drier than normal as well. The western U.S. can expect to be hotter than normal, particularly the Southwest. And nearly all of the vast expanse of Russia will see temperatures above normal.

Central Asia & Russia: Intense water surplus on Amu Darya & Middle Yenisei

Central Asia & Russia: Intense water surplus on Amu Darya & Middle Yenisei

The forecast through December indicates water surpluses in northern European Russia, the Ob River Watershed, and the Middle Yenisei River. Areas of intense deficit include the Lower Yenisei region and the Lena River Watershed. Exceptional surpluses will emerge on the Amu Darya River.

Canada: Widespread water deficits to persist in the East

Canada: Widespread water deficits to persist in the East

The forecast through December indicates many areas of intense water deficit in the Maritimes, Newfoundland, Quebec, and Ontario. Widespread surpluses are expected in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Surpluses in British Columbia will be intense near Kelowna.

Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean: Water deficits in many regions of Mexico

Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean: Water deficits in many regions of Mexico

The forecast through December indicates water deficits in much of Mexico outside of the Yucatán. Anomalies will be intense in southern Baja, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and eastern states. Surpluses are forecast in pockets of Central America and the Caribbean.