Littleport Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Littleport, United Kingdom. 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, Littleport experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 704 mm (28 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Littleport enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation, while in March, Littleport receives about 49 mm (1.9 in).

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 177 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Littleport Temperature page.

Littleport's average annual precipitation is 704 mm (28 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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