Southampton (NY) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Southampton (NY). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Southampton has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1161 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, December, sees around 126 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 75 mm of rainfall.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Southampton 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
Southampton ’s average annual precipitation is 1161 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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 Southampton (NY)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Southampton (NY) Climate page.
Current rainfall in Southampton (NY)
