Kingsport (TN) Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Kingsport experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1157 mm of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Kingsport experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 142 mm in July, the wettest month, and 72 mm in October, the driest month.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 21°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kingsport 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
Kingsport’s average annual precipitation is 1157 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
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
- 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 Kingsport (TN)’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kingsport (TN) Climate page.
Current rainfall in Kingsport (TN)
