Springfield (MA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Springfield has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1270 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Springfield experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 148 mm (5.8 in) in June, the wettest month, and 81 mm (3.2 in) in November, the driest month.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 274 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Springfield Temperature page.

Springfield's average annual precipitation is 1270 mm (50 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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