Gillette (WY) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gillette, Wyoming, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Gillette tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 425 mm (17 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))
Gillette can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 101 mm (4 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 13 mm (0.5 in) of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days.
May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gillette Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the United States of America: City Comparison
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.
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Gillette vs World: Rainfall Compared
Gillette's average annual precipitation is 425 mm (17 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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 Gillette (WY)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Gillette (WY) Climate page.
