Emu Bay Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Emu Bay, South Australia, Australia. 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.

With annual rainfall averaging 422 mm (17 in), Emu Bay maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. However, it does have a distinct dry season during certain months, creating distinct patterns as demonstrated in our detailed graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Emu Bay, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 17 mm (0.7 in) over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Emu Bay Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Australia: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Australia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Emu Bay vs World: Rainfall Compared

Emu Bay's average annual precipitation is 422 mm (17 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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.

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm (118 in) of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm (7.9 in), with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm (2 in) annually.

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