Kafr El Sheikh Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kafr El Sheikh, Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Kafr El Sheikh has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kafr El Sheikh shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 207 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kafr El Sheikh Temperature page.

Kafr El Sheikh's average annual precipitation is 72 mm (2.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Kafr El Sheikh:

• 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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Kafr El Sheikh's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kafr El Sheikh Climate page.