Houmt Souk Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Houmt Souk. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Houmt Souk experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 170 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 26 mm of precipitation, recorded across 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over a single rainy day.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. The city receives 249 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Houmt Souk Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Tunisia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Tunisia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Houmt Souk’s average annual precipitation is 170 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• 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 Houmt Souk’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Houmt Souk Climate page.