La Plata (MD) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in La Plata, Maryland, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

La Plata has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1158 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 127 mm (5 in) of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 282 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our La Plata Temperature page.

La Plata's average annual precipitation is 1158 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

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