Hanford (CA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hanford, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Hanford has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Hanford shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). The city receives 127 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hanford Temperature page.

Hanford's average annual precipitation is 191 mm (7.5 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 Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Hanford (CA):

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• 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 Hanford (CA)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Hanford (CA) Climate page.