Claresholm (AB) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Claresholm experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 503 mm (20 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Claresholm can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of snowfall, spread across 6 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Claresholm Temperature page.

Claresholm's average annual precipitation is 503 mm (20 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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