Giffoni Valle Piana Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Giffoni Valle Piana, Campania, Italy. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Giffoni Valle Piana is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1256 mm (49 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Giffoni Valle Piana can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 185 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.
November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 120 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Giffoni Valle Piana Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Italy: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Italy. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Giffoni Valle Piana vs World: Rainfall Compared
Giffoni Valle Piana's average annual precipitation is 1256 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
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.
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.
- 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 Giffoni Valle Piana's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Giffoni Valle Piana Climate page.
