Kingsport (TN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kingsport experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1157 mm (46 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Kingsport experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 142 mm (5.6 in) in July, the wettest month, and 72 mm (2.8 in) in October, the driest month.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kingsport Temperature page.

Kingsport's average annual precipitation is 1157 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Kingsport (TN):

• 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.

• "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Kingsport (TN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kingsport (TN) Climate page.