Medicine Hat (AB) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Medicine Hat typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 447 mm (18 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Medicine Hat shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 93 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm (0.7 in) of snowfall over 6 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Medicine Hat Temperature page.

Medicine Hat's average annual precipitation is 447 mm (18 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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