Gosāba Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gosāba, West Bengal, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Gosāba is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1821 mm (72 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))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 386 mm (15 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 9.6 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 106 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gosāba Temperature page.

Gosāba's average annual precipitation is 1821 mm (72 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

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