Texarkana (AR) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Texarkana experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1294 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually.

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 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 58 mm (2.3 in) over 8 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Texarkana Temperature page.

Texarkana's average annual precipitation is 1294 mm (51 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

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