Lompoc (CA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lompoc, California, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Lompoc's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 334 mm (13 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 Lompoc shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 76 mm (3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 8 rainy days.
In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 188 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lompoc Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the United States of America: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Lompoc vs World: Rainfall Compared
Lompoc's average annual precipitation is 334 mm (13 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
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.
- "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 Lompoc (CA)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lompoc (CA) Climate page.
