Statewide, the average temperature was 45.4 degrees, 5.0 degrees above normal for the month of March. Precipitation for the month averaged 4.06 inches, 1.31 inches above normal. As of March 28, 2021, topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 5 percent short, 65 percent adequate, and 29 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 8 percent short, 75 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus. Winter wheat condition was rated 6 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 16 percent excellent.
