Current Drought Conditions for Quebec - May 2026
Quebec Drought Report
As of May 2026 approximately 10% (152,830 square kilometers) of Quebec is under active drought conditions, with an additional 21% (321,357 square kilometers) classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).
Breaking down current drought conditions across Quebec: 7.2% (112,035 sq km) Moderate Drought (D1); 2.6% (40,795 sq km) Severe Drought (D2).
The interactive map below shows current Quebec drought boundaries. 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 State | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormally Dry | 321,357 | 20.6% | 20.6% |
| Moderate Drought | 112,035 | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Severe Drought | 40,795 | 2.6% | 2.6% |
Quebec Drought Conditions Map
Click on a drought area for its category. Use the legend icon (lower right) to view drought categories. Toggle additional layers 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.