Sherman (TX) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sherman, Texas, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Sherman is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1110 mm (44 in).

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 158 mm (6.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 55 mm (2.2 in) over 8 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sherman Temperature page.

Sherman's average annual precipitation is 1110 mm (44 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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