Algonquin Highlands (ON) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, Canada. 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.

Algonquin Highlands is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1098 mm (43 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Algonquin Highlands enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation, while in February, Algonquin Highlands receives about 68 mm (2.7 in).

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Algonquin Highlands Temperature page.

Algonquin Highlands's average annual precipitation is 1098 mm (43 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.

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.

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.

• 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 Algonquin Highlands (ON)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Algonquin Highlands (ON) Climate page.