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

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

Oban is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2292 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. January brings wetter days averaging 254 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 128 mm of rainfall spread across 18 rainy days.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Oban Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Scotland

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Oban’s average annual precipitation is 2292 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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

• 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 Oban’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Oban Climate page.