East Pennard Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in East Pennard, Somerset, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, East Pennard receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 872 mm (34 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in East Pennard occurs in October, which receives around 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, March, East Pennard experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 61 mm (2.4 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 102 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our East Pennard Temperature page.

East Pennard's average annual precipitation is 872 mm (34 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including East Pennard:

• 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.

• "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 East Pennard's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our East Pennard Climate page.