Atakpame Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Atakpame, Togo. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Atakpame has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1390 mm (55 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Atakpame, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 237 mm (9.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 99 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Atakpame Temperature page.

Atakpame's average annual precipitation is 1390 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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