Coromandel Town Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Coromandel Town, Waikato, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Coromandel Town has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1273 mm (50 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. July brings wetter days averaging 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation, spread over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 130 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Coromandel Town Temperature page.

Coromandel Town's average annual precipitation is 1273 mm (50 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Coromandel Town:

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