Waynesboro (VA) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Waynesboro has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1089 mm (43 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. September brings wetter days averaging 114 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation, spread over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall spread across 8 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Waynesboro Temperature page.

Waynesboro's average annual precipitation is 1089 mm (43 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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