Bethlehem Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Bethlehem. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Bethlehem typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 330 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Bethlehem, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 74 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. The city receives 193 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 35°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bethlehem Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Palestinian Territory

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bethlehem’s average annual precipitation is 330 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Bethlehem:

• 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.

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