Burr Ridge (IL) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Burr Ridge experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1084 mm (43 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Burr Ridge can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 126 mm (5 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 54 mm (2.1 in) of snowfall, spread across 11 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 311 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Burr Ridge Temperature page.

Burr Ridge's average annual precipitation is 1084 mm (43 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Burr Ridge (IL)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Burr Ridge (IL) Climate page.