Damanhur Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Damanhur, Beheira Governorate, Egypt. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Damanhur sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Damanhur can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 190 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Damanhur Temperature page.

Damanhur's average annual precipitation is 83 mm (3.3 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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 Damanhur's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Damanhur Climate page.