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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lowlands. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Lowlands receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 917 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Lowlands can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 139 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 31 mm of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C and receives 244 hours of sunshine. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lowlands Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Sint Maarten

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sint Maarten. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lowlands’s average annual precipitation is 917 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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