Garden City (NY) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Garden City (NY). 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.

Garden City is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1182 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Garden City offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (124 mm) and November (68 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C and receives 141 hours of sunshine. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Garden City 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

Garden City’s average annual precipitation is 1182 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Garden City (NY)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Garden City (NY) Climate page.