Al Aqah Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Al Aqah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Al Aqah sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 130 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 2 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, May brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Al Aqah Temperature page.

Al Aqah's average annual precipitation is 130 mm (5.1 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.

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

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 Al Aqah:

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