Santee (SC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Santee, South Carolina, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Santee has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1257 mm (49 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Santee shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 157 mm (6.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month July, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall over 10 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Santee Temperature page.

Santee's average annual precipitation is 1257 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

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.

• 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 Santee (SC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santee (SC) Climate page.