Darfield Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Darfield, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Darfield experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1005 mm (40 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Darfield has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 96 mm (3.8 in), and the driest month, March, with 72 mm (2.8 in), is minimal.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 204 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Darfield Temperature page.

Darfield's average annual precipitation is 1005 mm (40 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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