Mount Pleasant Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mount Pleasant, 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.
Mount Pleasant experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1294 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Mount Pleasant can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 186 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 257 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mount Pleasant Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the United States of America: City Comparison
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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Mount Pleasant vs World: Rainfall Compared
Mount Pleasant's average annual precipitation is 1294 mm (51 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
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 Mount Pleasant's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mount Pleasant Climate page.
