Scottsbluff (NE) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Scottsbluff typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 402 mm (16 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))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, May receives substantial rainfall, averaging 75 mm (3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 6.4 mm (0.3 in) over 4 snowy/rainy days.
May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°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 Scottsbluff 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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Scottsbluff vs World: Rainfall Compared
Scottsbluff's average annual precipitation is 402 mm (16 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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 Scottsbluff (NE)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Scottsbluff (NE) Climate page.
