La Vale (MD) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in La Vale, Maryland, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, La Vale receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 979 mm (39 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

La Vale can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 215 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our La Vale Temperature page.

La Vale's average annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

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.

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