Ararat Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Ararat. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Generally, Ararat experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 542 mm yearly.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 61 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 26 mm over 9 rainy days.September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ararat Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Australia
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Ararat’s average annual precipitation is 542 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
How is Precipitation Measured?
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.
Sea vs. Land Precipitation
The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
- Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.
For more detailed information about Ararat’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ararat Climate page.
Current rainfall in Ararat
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