Chihuahua Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Chihuahua. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Chihuahua's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 400 mm of precipitation yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 92 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 8.8 mm over a single rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. The city receives 242 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Chihuahua Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Mexico

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Chihuahua’s average annual precipitation is 400 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Chihuahua’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chihuahua Climate page.