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Madera (CA) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Madera (CA). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Madera's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 259 mm of precipitation yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Madera can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 54 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C and receives 127 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 36°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Madera Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the United States of America

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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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Madera’s average annual precipitation is 259 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

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

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about Madera (CA)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Madera (CA) Climate page.


Current rainfall in Madera (CA)

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 8°C
NW 5 m/s
8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Dec 25
14°C | 6°C
NW 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
16°C | 6°C
S 3 m/s
1.3 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

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