West Palm Beach, FL - Much of South Florida saw virtually no rainfall during the past 30 days, leading to the driest November on record from Orlando to the Florida Keys since record keeping began in 1932.

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) meteorologists reported today that only 0.14 inches fell District-wide, representing just 6 percent of average, or 2.15 inches below average. All SFWMD basins recorded below-average rainfall.

October's Hurricane Matthew was the last time the region had significant rain. The ensuing dry weather resulted in rainfall totals as low as 0.04 on the Southwest Coast and 0.03 in the Everglades Agricultural Area during November.

South Florida's Dry Season

November - May 18 inches of rain on average May and October are important transition months March, April and May have the highest evaporation rates and lowest rainfall

Areas along the east coast saw some rainfall but still were well below average.

Water managers reported regional water levels are still adequate and reminded residents to follow South Florida's Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures. An explanation of the measures by county can be found on SFWMD's website at:  www.sfwmd.gov/2days .

	Click on the map to see record January rainfall.

"During the same year, South Florida moved from record wet conditions in January to record dry weather in November ," said SFWMD Chief Engineer John Mitnik. "This fluctuation of extremes  showcases the challenge of achieving the delicate balance needed to manage the region's water resources."

Widespread January rainfall set a record with 476 percent of average for the dry season month across SFWMD.  A total of 9.18 inches of rain fell District-wide, representing the wettest January since record keeping began in 1932.