Dunnigan (CA) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Dunnigan (CA). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Dunnigan typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 409 mm.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C and receives 141 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Dunnigan 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.
Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Dunnigan’s average annual precipitation is 409 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
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 Dunnigan (CA)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Dunnigan (CA) Climate page.
Current rainfall in Dunnigan (CA)
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