Marblehead (MA) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Marblehead has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1250 mm of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Marblehead experiences moderate seasonal variation in snow/rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 129 mm in December, the wettest month, and 76 mm in September, the driest month.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. The city receives 141 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Marblehead 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.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Marblehead’s average annual precipitation is 1250 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.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
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 Marblehead (MA)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Marblehead (MA) Climate page.
Current rainfall in Marblehead (MA)
