Daytona Beach (FL) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Daytona Beach is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1218 mm (48 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Daytona Beach, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Daytona Beach Temperature page.

Daytona Beach's average annual precipitation is 1218 mm (48 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.

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

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

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 Daytona Beach (FL):

• 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.

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