Destin (FL) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Destin, Florida, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Destin has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1548 mm of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 176 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 93 mm of rainfall spread across 7 rainy days.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Destin Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in the United States of America
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Destin’s average annual precipitation is 1548 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
How is Precipitation Measured?
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.
Interesting weather facts
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Destin (FL)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Destin (FL) Climate page.
Current rainfall in Destin (FL)
