Bridge of Dee Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bridge of Dee, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Bridge of Dee has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1380 mm (54 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Bridge of Dee experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 145 mm (5.7 in) in October, the wettest month, and 85 mm (3.3 in) in May, the driest month.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). The city receives 74 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bridge of Dee Temperature page.

Bridge of Dee's average annual precipitation is 1380 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• "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 Bridge of Dee's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bridge of Dee Climate page.