Ash Shaţţ Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ash Shaţţ, Egypt. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Ash Shaţţ sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Ash Shaţţ occurs in February, which receives around 6.5 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, June, Ash Shaţţ experiences almost no rainfall, totaling approximately 0.1 mm (0 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ash Shaţţ Temperature page.

Ash Shaţţ's average annual precipitation is 30 mm (1.2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Ash Shaţţ's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ash Shaţţ Climate page.