Kompong Thom Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kompong Thom, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kompong Thom is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1565 mm (62 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Kompong Thom, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 299 mm (12 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kompong Thom Temperature page.

Kompong Thom's average annual precipitation is 1565 mm (62 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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.

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.

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