Edgemead Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Edgemead. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
On average, Edgemead receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 602 mm.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 111 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 16 mm over 4 rainy days.June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Edgemead Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in South Africa
The map below shows the annual precipitation across South Africa. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Edgemead’s average annual precipitation is 602 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
How is Precipitation Measured?
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.
Interesting weather facts
- 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 Edgemead’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Edgemead Climate page.
Current rainfall in Edgemead
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