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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Butuan. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Butuan is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2453 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Butuan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 283 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 127 mm over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Butuan Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Philippines

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Butuan’s average annual precipitation is 2453 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Butuan’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Butuan Climate page.