Loughrea Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Loughrea, Galway County, Ireland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Loughrea has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1125 mm (44 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Loughrea has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 107 mm (4.2 in), and the driest month, March, with 83 mm (3.3 in), is minimal.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). The city receives 45 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Loughrea Temperature page.

Loughrea's average annual precipitation is 1125 mm (44 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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