Great Torrington Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Great Torrington, Devon, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Great Torrington is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1012 mm (40 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Great Torrington occurs in December, which receives around 108 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, May, Great Torrington experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 71 mm (2.8 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city receives 53 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Great Torrington Temperature page.

Great Torrington's average annual precipitation is 1012 mm (40 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.

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.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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