Chesterton (IN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Chesterton, Indiana, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Chesterton has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1111 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Chesterton shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month August, distributed over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall over 11 rainy days.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 301 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Chesterton Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the United States of America: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Chesterton vs World: Rainfall Compared
Chesterton's average annual precipitation is 1111 mm (44 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
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 Chesterton (IN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chesterton (IN) Climate page.
