1 of 31 crop regions in China are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 0, on a recent average of 0.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
23rd worst
of 26 years at this point in the season
The 23rd most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together
Every input is measured against its own record, but no source publishes this average. It is our combination, not an observation.
This value places the country against itself, so it does not rank countries against each other. Its year-to-year spread here is 0.181, and that spread differs by place, so a higher value elsewhere can be a less unusual year than this one. The rank is the comparable figure.
A reading of conditions to date. It carries no statement about the rest of the season.
What the instruments say
The canopy is in its best third, while water satisfaction is in their best third and rainfall is in mid-range.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3825th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction87%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.0113th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.7 °C6th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for
this point in the season. They are shown together because they
disagree: across the regions on this site, roughly a quarter have
vegetation at a record low while water or rainfall sits in its best
third. This page reports where each one sits and does not say what
caused what.
Every region of China,
worst to least
Each bar is the full spread of that region’s
previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year.
A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow
bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather
than described.
Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The
rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an
otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where
the whole distribution has moved.
Jiangsu Sheng
-0.76
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.11lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.419th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.4 °C13th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Xizang Zizhiqu
-0.08
11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0211th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.003rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature10.9 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hunan Sheng
+0.01
11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0413th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.4510th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.8 °C23rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Anhui Sheng
+0.01
14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.394th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.886th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.3 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Jiangxi Sheng
+0.09
14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.129th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.478th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.2 °C25th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Qinghai Sheng
+0.13
16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.4822nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction67%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.882nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature16.9 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hainan Sheng
+0.16
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.0412th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.384th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.8 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hubei Sheng
+0.18
16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.139th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.1011th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.4 °C18th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Guangdong Sheng
+0.38
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.068th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.238th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.3 °C18th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Fujian Sheng
+0.41
21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2019th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.893rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.3 °C19th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Henan Sheng
+0.51
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.0410th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.8 °C16th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Sichuan Sheng
+0.58
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.742nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction91%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.25lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Shanghai Shi
+0.66
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3522nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.735th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature30.3 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Heilongjiang S.
+0.67
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+1.0725th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction93%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5519th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.8 °C6th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Guangxi Z.Z.
+0.68
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.6926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.0 °C19th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Zhejiang Sheng
+0.78
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.1313th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.815th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature29.5 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Xinjiang U.Z.
+0.80
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8225th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction14%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.3 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Chongqing Shi
+0.80
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.593rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.974th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature30.5 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Yunnan Sheng
+0.84
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.7624th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.4422nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.5 °C18th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Jilin Sheng
+0.86
24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+1.0826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.0021st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.8 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gansu Sheng
+0.91
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+1.2126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction56%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.0611th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.8 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Liaoning Sheng
+0.91
22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.2526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.1824th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.7 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ningxia Huizu Z.
+0.94
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+1.1726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction40%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5819th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.9 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Shandong Sheng
+0.98
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2420th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction92%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5117th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.5 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Guizhou Sheng
+1.00
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.7225th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.367th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.0 °C10th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Hebei Sheng
+1.08
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.3017th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction93%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.3924th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.0 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nei Mongol Z.
+1.11
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+1.3125th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction75%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.3517th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Tianjin Shi
+1.18
25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.218th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.9 °C10th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Shaanxi Sheng
+1.45
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.9426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction78%23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.0023rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.7 °C12th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Shanxi Sheng
+1.98
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+1.5626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.2324th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.1 °C13th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Beijing Shi
+2.07
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.7125th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.5023rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.3 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what
stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not
separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.