Bemidji (MN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bemidji, Minnesota, 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.

Generally, Bemidji receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 649 mm (26 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

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, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 14 mm (0.6 in) over 8 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -8°C (18°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bemidji Temperature page.

Bemidji's average annual precipitation is 649 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Bemidji (MN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bemidji (MN) Climate page.