Cedar City (UT) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cedar City, Utah, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Cedar City typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 387 mm (15 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))

The seasons in Cedar City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate snowfall, with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 9 snowy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cedar City Temperature page.

Cedar City's average annual precipitation is 387 mm (15 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

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