Phoenix is 22 percent ahead of 30-year monsoon rainfall average

PHOENIX — This year’s monsoon season has dumped 2.2 inches of rain on Phoenix as of Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

The 30-year average of monsoon rainfall to date is about 1.8 inches, the weather service said in a tweet, meaning Phoenix is about 22 percent above average this year.

This monsoon season so far ties for the 37th wettest monsoon season to date out of 123 on record.

The Valley has experienced some extreme weather so far this summer, including a severe thunderstorm on Thursday that produced hail and major flooding in some areas.

Gaydos – It’s hailing at the radio station! Wow!!! I’m scared to leave! pic.twitter.com/1rsczp8yia

— Mac and Gaydos™ (@MacandGaydos) August 24, 2018

Get the latest on #ABC15 Mornings now: Monsoon storm slams Valley, leads to flash flooding and power outages: https://t.co/wOjjaAOjbN #abc15 pic.twitter.com/iYwEEheG9d

— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 24, 2018

August has been the wettest month to date since 2008, and the second wettest since 1995 according to the weather service. As of Monday, Phoenix has received 1.5 inches of rain this month — 0.61 inches above the normal 0.89.

35 days left in our official #Monsoon. The #Phoenix Monsoon Rain Total To Date? 2.20", which ties for the 37th wettest Monsoon so far to date out of 123. Our 30 year avg. to date is ~1.8" so we're ~22% ahead of the 30 yr. avg. Monsoon rainfall. RT if you like! 🌩️☔️🌦️🌈🏜️ pic.twitter.com/WLgHjJb55C

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 27, 2018

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