Alert Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Alert, Canada. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Alert is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 220 mm.

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, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 34 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 9.5 mm over 6 snowy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. The city receives 320 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Alert Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Canada

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Canada. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Alert’s average annual precipitation is 220 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about Alert’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Alert Climate page.