Winnemucca (NV) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Winnemucca is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 208 mm (8.2 in).

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, April receives substantial rainfall, averaging 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 4.1 mm (0.2 in) over 2 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Winnemucca Temperature page.

Winnemucca's average annual precipitation is 208 mm (8.2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

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.

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