Arish Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Arish, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Arish is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 147 mm (5.8 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Arish, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Arish Temperature page.

Arish's average annual precipitation is 147 mm (5.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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