Plainview (TX) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Plainview (TX). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Plainview's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 474 mm of precipitation yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Plainview, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

May, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C and receives 306 hours of sunshine. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Plainview 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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Plainview’s average annual precipitation is 474 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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