Garland (TX) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Garland, Texas, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Garland has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1046 mm (41 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Garland shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 141 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation during the wettest month May, distributed over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). The city receives 260 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Garland Temperature page.

Garland's average annual precipitation is 1046 mm (41 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Garland (TX)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Garland (TX) Climate page.