Leopardstown Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Leopardstown. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Leopardstown receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 949 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Leopardstown has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 94 mm, and the driest month, March, with 66 mm, is minimal.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C and receives 71 hours of sunshine. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Leopardstown 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

Leopardstown’s average annual precipitation is 949 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Leopardstown:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Leopardstown’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Leopardstown Climate page.