Cap Skirring Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cap Skirring, Casamance, Senegal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Cap Skirring has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1055 mm (42 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Cap Skirring can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 379 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cap Skirring Temperature page.

Cap Skirring's average annual precipitation is 1055 mm (42 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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