Büyükçakır Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Büyükçakır, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Büyükçakır experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1102 mm (43 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Büyükçakır can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation over 11 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Büyükçakır Temperature page.

Büyükçakır's average annual precipitation is 1102 mm (43 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

• 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 Büyükçakır's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Büyükçakır Climate page.