Gravesend Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Gravesend receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 695 mm (27 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Gravesend occurs in August, which receives around 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Gravesend experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 46 mm (1.8 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 196 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gravesend Temperature page.

Gravesend's average annual precipitation is 695 mm (27 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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