Killybegs Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Killybegs. 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.
Killybegs has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1477 mm of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Year-round, Killybegs has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 148 mm, and the driest month, April, with 95 mm, is minimal.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Killybegs Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Ireland
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ireland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Killybegs’s average annual precipitation is 1477 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
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.
How Does Precipitation Affect Local Climate?
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.
- Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.
For more detailed information about Killybegs’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Killybegs Climate page.