Benneckenstein Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Benneckenstein, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Benneckenstein experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 827 mm (33 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Benneckenstein has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 88 mm (3.5 in), and the driest month, April, with 56 mm (2.2 in), is minimal.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Benneckenstein Temperature page.

Benneckenstein's average annual precipitation is 827 mm (33 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

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 Benneckenstein's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Benneckenstein Climate page.