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Fairmont (WV) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Fairmont (WV). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Fairmont experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1262 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Fairmont experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 145 mm in June, the wettest month, and 70 mm in November, the driest month.

June, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Fairmont Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the United States of America

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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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Fairmont’s average annual precipitation is 1262 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

  • "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Fairmont (WV)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Fairmont (WV) Climate page.


Current rainfall in Fairmont (WV)

Sun   Dec 22
-1°C | -9°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -7°C
SW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | 0°C
SW 3 m/s
3.3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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