Platteville (WI) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Platteville receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 981 mm (39 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Platteville can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 307 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Platteville Temperature page.

Platteville's average annual precipitation is 981 mm (39 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Platteville (WI)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Platteville (WI) Climate page.