Henderson (NV) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Henderson, Nevada, 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.

Henderson sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Henderson can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). The city receives 250 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 39°C (102°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Henderson Temperature page.

Henderson's average annual precipitation is 99 mm (3.9 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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