Castletownbere Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Castletownbere, County Cork, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Castletownbere has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1523 mm (60 in) of rainfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 171 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation, spread over 23 rainy days.
In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall spread across 18 rainy days.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). The city receives 40 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 Castletownbere Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Ireland: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ireland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Castletownbere vs World: Rainfall Compared
Castletownbere's average annual precipitation is 1523 mm (60 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.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Castletownbere's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Castletownbere Climate page.
