Freeport Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Freeport has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1234 mm (49 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Freeport shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 185 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall over 10 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 241 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Freeport Temperature page.

Freeport's average annual precipitation is 1234 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

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