Cathedral City (CA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cathedral City, California, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Cathedral City is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 78 mm (3.1 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Cathedral City shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 3 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 39°C (102°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cathedral City Temperature page.

Cathedral City's average annual precipitation is 78 mm (3.1 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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 Cathedral City (CA):

• 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.

• 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 Cathedral City (CA)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cathedral City (CA) Climate page.