Al Rass Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Al Rass, Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Al Rass sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Al Rass can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 44°C (111°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Al Rass Temperature page.

Al Rass's average annual precipitation is 88 mm (3.5 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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 Rass:

• 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.

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