Fox Glacier Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand. 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.

Fox Glacier is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3727 mm (147 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Fox Glacier occurs in December, which receives around 376 mm (15 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, July, Fox Glacier experiences heavy rainfall, totaling approximately 248 mm (9.8 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Fox Glacier Temperature page.

Fox Glacier's average annual precipitation is 3727 mm (147 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Fox Glacier's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Fox Glacier Climate page.