Ban Khok Lante Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ban Khok Lante, Udon Thani Province, Thailand. 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.

Ban Khok Lante is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1510 mm (59 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Ban Khok Lante, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 309 mm (12 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 6.4 mm (0.3 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ban Khok Lante Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Thailand: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Thailand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Ban Khok Lante vs World: Rainfall Compared

Ban Khok Lante's average annual precipitation is 1510 mm (59 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Ban Khok Lante:

• 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.

• 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 Ban Khok Lante's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ban Khok Lante Climate page.