Choma Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Choma. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Choma receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 961 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Choma, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 235 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.7 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Choma Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Zambia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Zambia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Choma’s average annual precipitation is 961 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

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