Summary:
- June 2025 was generally warmer than average* for the majority of the west. for most of the western regions of the country. The exception is the slightly cooler coastal zones in California.
- The month was largely dry over the west, with most areas seeing 50% or less than normal. Early season monsoon flow brought significant moisture to the southwest, with some areas experiencing over 300% of normal for the month.
- Drought levels continued to rise in the West, especially in California and the Southwest, while drought has expanded or is likely to develop further across the PNW and Rockies.
- A warm start to July will give way to more pleasant temperatures for most over the 4th of July. Heat builds back into mid-month with the warmest temperatures of the season likely. Coastal zones in California will likely remain near average, then ramp up later in the month. The east side of the mountains will experience periods of thunderstorm activity, and monsoon flow is expected in the southwest.
- The overall July forecast is for warmer than normal temperatures and seasonal dry conditions for the entire western US.
- The 90-day forecast is also pointing to a strong probability of a warmer and drier western US. Models are hinting at least a few periods of prolonged heat along with extremely dry conditions, which increase fire risk. Monsoon activity is also forecast for much of the southwest.
