Knoxville (MD) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Knoxville, Maryland, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Knoxville has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1105 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Knoxville experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 123 mm (4.8 in) in October, the wettest month, and 63 mm (2.5 in) in February, the driest month.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Knoxville Temperature page.

Knoxville's average annual precipitation is 1105 mm (44 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

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