Blacksmiths Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Blacksmiths, New South Wales, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Blacksmiths has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1010 mm (40 in) of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Blacksmiths experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 116 mm (4.6 in) in February, the wettest month, and 57 mm (2.2 in) in August, the driest month.
February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Blacksmiths Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Australia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Blacksmiths vs World: Rainfall Compared
Blacksmiths's average annual precipitation is 1010 mm (40 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Blacksmiths's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Blacksmiths Climate page.
