Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1148 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 161 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 44 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C and receives 261 hours of sunshine. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 22°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport 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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport’s average annual precipitation is 1148 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport Climate page.