Al Salmiya Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Al Salmiya, Kuwait. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Al Salmiya experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 136 mm (5.4 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Al Salmiya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 3 rainy days.

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

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 217 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 41°C (106°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Al Salmiya Temperature page.

Al Salmiya's average annual precipitation is 136 mm (5.4 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

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