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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Atakpame. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Atakpame experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1390 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Atakpame, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 237 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.1 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 99 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Atakpame Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Togo

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Atakpame’s average annual precipitation is 1390 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Atakpame:

• 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.

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