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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Mwinilunga. 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.

Mwinilunga is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1355 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 267 mm of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C and receives 133 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Mwinilunga Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Zambia

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

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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Mwinilunga’s average annual precipitation is 1355 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

Interesting weather facts

  • "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

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


Current rainfall in Mwinilunga

Fri   Dec 27
28°C | 15°C
NE 2 m/s
1.7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sat   Dec 28
31°C | 17°C
SE 2 m/s
9.4 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Dec 29
27°C | 17°C
W 3 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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