Padang Panjang Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Padang Panjang has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 4030 mm (159 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Padang Panjang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 475 mm (19 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 211 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall over 14 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Padang Panjang Temperature page.

Padang Panjang's average annual precipitation is 4030 mm (159 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Padang Panjang:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• 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 Padang Panjang's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Padang Panjang Climate page.