Garden City (KS) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Garden City, Kansas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Garden City tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 465 mm (18 in) of rain/snow per year. The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, contributing to seasonal contrasts shown in the charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 6.9 mm (0.3 in) over 2 snowy/rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Garden City Temperature page.

Garden City's average annual precipitation is 465 mm (18 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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