Valdosta (GA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Valdosta has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1312 mm (52 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Valdosta, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Valdosta Temperature page.

Valdosta's average annual precipitation is 1312 mm (52 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

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