Ghazni Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Ghazni. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Ghazni has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 333 mm of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The seasons in Ghazni, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives moderate snowfall, with an average of 61 mm of precipitation.
This snowfall is distributed across 2 snowy days. In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.9 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ghazni Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Afghanistan
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Afghanistan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Ghazni’s average annual precipitation is 333 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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.
Interesting weather facts
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Ghazni’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ghazni Climate page.
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