Khor Fakkan Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Khor Fakkan, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Khor Fakkan is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 122 mm (4.8 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 27 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 2 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, May brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) over a single rainy day.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Khor Fakkan Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in United Arab Emirates: City Comparison

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

Khor Fakkan vs World: Rainfall Compared

Khor Fakkan's average annual precipitation is 122 mm (4.8 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.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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 Khor Fakkan:

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