Elk City (OK) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Elk City, Oklahoma, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Elk City receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 645 mm (25 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Elk City can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 105 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Elk City Temperature page.

Elk City's average annual precipitation is 645 mm (25 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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