Tahlequah (OK) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Tahlequah has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1177 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Tahlequah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month May, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tahlequah Temperature page.

Tahlequah's average annual precipitation is 1177 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), 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 (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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.

• 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 Tahlequah (OK)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tahlequah (OK) Climate page.