Strathy East Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Strathy East. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Strathy East is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1324 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Strathy East experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 144 mm in October, the wettest month, and 80 mm in May, the driest month.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C and receives 75 hours of sunshine. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Strathy East Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Scotland

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Strathy East’s average annual precipitation is 1324 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.

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

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

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

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 Strathy East’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Strathy East Climate page.