Stockton (CA) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Stockton (CA). 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.

With annual rainfall averaging 333 mm, Stockton maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Stockton can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 70 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C and receives 141 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Stockton 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

Stockton’s average annual precipitation is 333 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

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

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

• 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 Stockton (CA)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Stockton (CA) Climate page.