New Buffalo (MI) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in New Buffalo, Michigan, 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.

New Buffalo has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1010 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

New Buffalo experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 104 mm (4.1 in) in August, the wettest month, and 56 mm (2.2 in) in March, the driest month.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 298 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our New Buffalo Temperature page.

New Buffalo's average annual precipitation is 1010 mm (40 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.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about New Buffalo (MI)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our New Buffalo (MI) Climate page.