Enfield (CT) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Enfield, Connecticut, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Enfield has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1293 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 274 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Enfield Temperature page.

Enfield's average annual precipitation is 1293 mm (51 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

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