Pierstown Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pierstown, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Pierstown is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1249 mm (49 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Pierstown can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 156 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 66 mm (2.6 in) of snowfall, spread across 17 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pierstown Temperature page.

Pierstown's average annual precipitation is 1249 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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.

• 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 Pierstown's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pierstown Climate page.