Corydon (IN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Corydon, Indiana, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Corydon experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1337 mm (53 in) of precipitation annually.

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, April receives substantial rainfall, averaging 166 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 61 mm (2.4 in) over 7 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 224 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Corydon Temperature page.

Corydon's average annual precipitation is 1337 mm (53 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

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

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.

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