Waxahachie (TX) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Waxahachie, Texas, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Waxahachie is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1009 mm (40 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Waxahachie shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 126 mm (5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 230 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Waxahachie Temperature page.

Waxahachie's average annual precipitation is 1009 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

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.

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