Fountain (CO) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Fountain (CO). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 380 mm, Fountain maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Fountain, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 81 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 5.9 mm over 3 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C and receives 340 hours of sunshine. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 8°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Fountain 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

Fountain’s average annual precipitation is 380 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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

• 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 Fountain (CO)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Fountain (CO) Climate page.