average annual rainfall

I get asked this question a lot.

I get asked this question a lot.

Rain is falling this morning across the eastern sections of Middle TN. Since yesterday, we've picked up an additional 1.35"...giving us 3.89" for the month. Average July rainfall is 4.75", so we are doing great.

For 2008, we are at: 28.66"
Average annual rainfall through today is: 30.66
We stand at 93.5% of normal

Been working on the numbers for 2007. With just a couple of days left in the year, we can confidently post these numbers! They could be a slight variation if we get more precipitation before 11:59:59 p.m. on Monday.

We've measured 37.08" of rain so far this year (including the .70 recorded today). Our average annual rainfall since 1914 for right here in Cookeville is: 54.53" which means we are 68% of normal or about 32% short. Since 1971, we've averaged 57.81" here. Taking that nu