Hastings (NE) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hastings, Nebraska, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Hastings receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 709 mm (28 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Hastings can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 113 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 10 mm (0.4 in) of snowfall, spread across 4 snowy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°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 Hastings Temperature page.

Hastings's average annual precipitation is 709 mm (28 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Hastings (NE)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Hastings (NE) Climate page.