Dhanbād Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Dhanbād, Jharkhand, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Dhanbād experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1263 mm (50 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 297 mm (12 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 9.1 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Dhanbād Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in India: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Dhanbād vs World: Rainfall Compared
Dhanbād's average annual precipitation is 1263 mm (50 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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 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 Dhanbād's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Dhanbād Climate page.
