Brooklyn Center (MN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Brooklyn Center receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 825 mm (32 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Brooklyn Center shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm (0.6 in) of snowfall over 7 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 322 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Brooklyn Center Temperature page.

Brooklyn Center's average annual precipitation is 825 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Brooklyn Center (MN):

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Brooklyn Center (MN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Brooklyn Center (MN) Climate page.