Sidney (NE) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Sidney maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, with an average annual precipitation of 486 mm (19 in). However, it does have a distinct dry season during certain months, creating distinct seasonal patterns visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Sidney can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 6.2 mm (0.2 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Sidney Temperature page.

Sidney's average annual precipitation is 486 mm (19 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Sidney (NE)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sidney (NE) Climate page.