Thomasville (AL) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Thomasville (AL). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Thomasville experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1419 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Thomasville, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 168 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, October, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 71 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 25°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Thomasville 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

Thomasville’s average annual precipitation is 1419 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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

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