Castlepollard Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Castlepollard, Westmeath, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Castlepollard is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1013 mm (40 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Castlepollard enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, while in March, Castlepollard receives about 73 mm (2.9 in).

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 157 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Castlepollard Temperature page.

Castlepollard's average annual precipitation is 1013 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

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