In November, Seattle averages more rainfall than any other U.S. city of more than 250,000 people; it also ranks highly in winter precipitation. Conversely, the city receives some of the lowest precipitation amounts of any large city from June to September. Seattle is one of the five rainiest major U.S. cities as measured by the number of days with precipitation, and it receives some of the lowest amounts of annual sunshine among major cities in the lower 48 states, along with some cities in the Northeast, Ohio and Michigan. Thunderstorms are rare, as the city reports thunder on just seven days per year. By comparison, Fort Myers, Florida reports thunder on 93 days per year, Kansas City on 52, and New York City on 25. COUNT 5
QSN1 During which month does Seattle get more precipitation than other US cities? ANS1 November QSN2 When does Seattle get it lowest levels of precipitation? ANS2 June to September QSN3 In the lower 48 states, which city receives some of the least sunny days that any other? ANS3 Seattle QSN4 What weather feature is highly unusual in Seattle? ANS4 Thunderstorms QSN5 About how many days a year is thunder a reported weather event in Seattle? ANS5 seven