Punxsutawney (PA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Punxsutawney has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1233 mm (49 in) of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Punxsutawney shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 70 mm (2.8 in) of snow/rainfall over 15 snowy/rainy days.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Punxsutawney 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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Punxsutawney vs World: Rainfall Compared
Punxsutawney's average annual precipitation is 1233 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
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.
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.
- 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 Punxsutawney (PA)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Punxsutawney (PA) Climate page.
