Hunton Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hunton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Hunton receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 896 mm (35 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Hunton enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation, while in March, Hunton receives about 63 mm (2.5 in).

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 173 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hunton Temperature page.

Hunton's average annual precipitation is 896 mm (35 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

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