Canon City (CO) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Canon City, Colorado, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Canon City typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 329 mm (13 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Canon City can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.4 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across 4 snowy/rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 340 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Canon City Temperature page.

Canon City's average annual precipitation is 329 mm (13 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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