Grants (NM) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Grants, New Mexico, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Grants's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 253 mm (10 in) of precipitation yearly. The distribution includes a distinct dry season during certain months as shown in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Grants shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month July, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.2 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Grants Temperature page.

Grants's average annual precipitation is 253 mm (10 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

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 Grants (NM)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Grants (NM) Climate page.