Borg El Arab Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Borg El Arab, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Borg El Arab experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 134 mm (5.3 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Borg El Arab shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 190 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Borg El Arab Temperature page.

Borg El Arab's average annual precipitation is 134 mm (5.3 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Borg El Arab's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Borg El Arab Climate page.