Bedford (PA) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Bedford experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 993 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, May receives substantial rainfall, averaging 117 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snow/rainfall, with 54 mm over 11 snowy/rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. The city receives 215 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bedford 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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bedford’s average annual precipitation is 993 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Bedford (PA)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bedford (PA) Climate page.