Fanore Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Fanore, Clare, Ireland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Fanore is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1408 mm (55 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Fanore occurs in December, which receives around 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Fanore experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 91 mm (3.6 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city receives 45 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Fanore Temperature page.

Fanore's average annual precipitation is 1408 mm (55 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.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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 Fanore:

• 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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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