Current Drought Conditions for Mexico - August 2026
Mexico Drought Report
As of August 2026 approximately 2% (57,847 square kilometers) of Mexico is under active drought conditions, with an additional 20% (481,484 square kilometers) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across Mexico: 2.3% (56,013 sq km) Moderate Drought (D1); 0.1% (1,834 sq km) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current drought boundaries across Mexico. Click any shaded area for its drought category, or browse conditions by city and town in the list below.
| Drought Category | Area (sq km) | % of Country | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 481,484 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| Moderate Drought | 56,013 | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Severe Drought | 1,834 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Mexico Drought Conditions Map
Click on a drought area for its category. Use the legend icon (lower right) to view drought categories. Toggle the States layer with the icon in the upper right.
Drought boundary shapefiles sourced from the U.S. Drought Monitor GIS Data, produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, in partnership with the USDA and NOAA. Area and percentage calculations by PlantMaps.com.