Nottingham Road Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Nottingham Road has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 955 mm (38 in) of rainfall annually. However, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Take a look at our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Nottingham Road, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Nottingham Road Temperature page.

Nottingham Road's average annual precipitation is 955 mm (38 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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