Jericho Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Jericho, Palestinian Territory. 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.

Jericho has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 302 mm (12 in) of rainfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Jericho can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 193 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 37°C (99°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Jericho Temperature page.

Jericho's average annual precipitation is 302 mm (12 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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 Jericho's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Jericho Climate page.