Jiaoxi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Jiaoxi, Yilan County, Taiwan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Jiaoxi is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3087 mm (122 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Jiaoxi can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 382 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 158 mm (6.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 21 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 96 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Jiaoxi Temperature page.

Jiaoxi's average annual precipitation is 3087 mm (122 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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