Kessel Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kessel, Limburg, Netherlands. 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.
Generally, Kessel has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 851 mm (34 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Rainfall & Rainy Days
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Kessel has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 84 mm (3.3 in), and the driest month, April, with 55 mm (2.2 in), is minimal.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 195 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kessel Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the Netherlands: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the Netherlands. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Kessel vs World: Rainfall Compared
Kessel's average annual precipitation is 851 mm (34 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Kessel:
- 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 Kessel's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kessel Climate page.
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