Cooperstown (NY) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cooperstown, New York State, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Cooperstown has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1249 mm (49 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Cooperstown can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 156 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 66 mm (2.6 in) of snowfall, spread across 16 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 -1°C (30°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cooperstown Temperature page.

Cooperstown's average annual precipitation is 1249 mm (49 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Cooperstown (NY):

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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