Ban Thung Pong Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ban Thung Pong, 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 Thung Pong has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1590 mm (63 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Ban Thung Pong shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 330 mm (13 in) of precipitation during the wettest month August, distributed over 22 rainy days.
In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.6 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 116 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ban Thung Pong 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.
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Ban Thung Pong vs World: Rainfall Compared
Ban Thung Pong's average annual precipitation is 1590 mm (63 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 Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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 Thung Pong:
- 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 Thung Pong's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ban Thung Pong Climate page.
