Summerside Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Summerside. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Summerside is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1179 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Summerside enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 120 mm of precipitation, while in July, Summerside receives about 78 mm.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. The city receives 77 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Summerside Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Canada

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Summerside’s average annual precipitation is 1179 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

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

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• 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 Summerside’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Summerside Climate page.