Ogallala (NE) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ogallala, Nebraska, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Ogallala receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 525 mm (21 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Ogallala can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.1 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across 4 snowy/rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ogallala Temperature page.

Ogallala's average annual precipitation is 525 mm (21 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Ogallala (NE)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ogallala (NE) Climate page.