Union Pier (MI) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Union Pier, Michigan, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Union Pier has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1006 mm of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, August, sees around 104 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 55 mm of rainfall.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. The city receives 298 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Union Pier Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in the United States of America
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Union Pier’s average annual precipitation is 1006 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
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 Union Pier (MI)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Union Pier (MI) Climate page.
Current rainfall in Union Pier (MI)
