Stamford (CT) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Stamford, Connecticut, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Stamford has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1183 mm (47 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Stamford experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 128 mm (5 in) in June, the wettest month, and 77 mm (3 in) in November, the driest month.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 259 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Stamford Temperature page.

Stamford's average annual precipitation is 1183 mm (47 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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