Al Qaşr Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Al Qaşr, New Valley , Egypt. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Al Qaşr experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 2 mm (0.1 in) annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Al Qaşr has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 0.6 mm (0.02 in), and the driest month, June, with 0 mm (0 in), is minimal.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 39°C (102°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Al Qaşr Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Egypt: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Egypt. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Al Qaşr vs World: Rainfall Compared
Al Qaşr's average annual precipitation is 2 mm (0.1 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.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
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 Qaşr:
- 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 Al Qaşr's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Al Qaşr Climate page.
