Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rainsville features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (43 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -14 °C (8 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1683 mm (66.3 inches) and receives 148 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rainsville enjoys an average of 3027 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 52 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Rainsville are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (76 - 79 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 9 °C (43 - 49 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rainsville experiences 135 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 33 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 24°C (76°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Mean maximum | 21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Average high | 11°C (52°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Mean minimum | -8°C (18°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
| Minimum | -14°C (8°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-8°C (19°F) |
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Rainsville usually has the most precipitation in February, March and December, with an average of 13 rainy days and 186 mm (7.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rainsville are May, July and November. On average, 101 mm (4.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 119 (4.7) | 203 (8.0) | 196 (7.7) | 158 (6.2) | 104 (4.1) | 154 (6.1) | 115 (4.5) | 136 (5.3) | 115 (4.5) | 138 (5.4) | 85 (3.3) | 161 (6.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
The sunniest months in Rainsville are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 12 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rainsville: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 22 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 154 | 159 | 225 | 273 | 309 | 304 | 330 | 308 | 287 | 263 | 235 | 175 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 7m | 10h 56m | 11h 59m | 13h 4m | 13h 58m | 14h 25m | 14h 10m | 13h 22m | 12h 20m | 11h 16m | 10h 20m | 9h 52m |
Rainsville experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rainsville UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rainsville. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Rainsville's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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