The forecast for August 2023 expects significant water deficits for the 12-month period of May 2023 through April 2024 in northern and southern Africa, European Russia, and most of Canada’s provinces. Areas expected to experience surplus include the western United States, north-central Australia, and southeastern Africa.
Global Precipitation & Temperature Outlook August 2023
Our August 2023 Global Precipitation and Temperature Outlook anticipates exceptionally warm temperatures throughout many regions worldwide, including South America, Africa, Mexico, Southeast Asia, European Russia, and the Middle East. Some notable precipitation deficits are expected to occur in northern South America, central Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia.