Coober Pedy Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Coober Pedy has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 173 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Coober Pedy shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 6 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.6 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 37°C (99°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Coober Pedy Temperature page.

Coober Pedy's average annual precipitation is 173 mm (6.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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