Chake Chake Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Chake Chake, Pemba Island, Tanzania. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Chake Chake is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1144 mm (45 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The seasons in Chake Chake, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 287 mm (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 23 mm (0.9 in) over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Chake Chake Temperature page.
Explore Chake Chake's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Chake Chake spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Tanzania: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Tanzania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Chake Chake vs World: Rainfall Compared
Chake Chake's average annual precipitation is 1144 mm (45 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
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.
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- 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 Chake Chake's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chake Chake Climate page.
