Somerset (KY) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Somerset, Kentucky, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Somerset has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1374 mm (54 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 163 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Somerset Temperature page.

Somerset's average annual precipitation is 1374 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Somerset (KY):

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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