Al Khor Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Al Khor, Al Khor, Qatar. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Al Khor experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 70 mm (2.8 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Al Khor shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 3 rainy days.

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

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 249 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 37°C (99°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Al Khor Temperature page.

Al Khor's average annual precipitation is 70 mm (2.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Al Khor's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Al Khor Climate page.