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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Pagoda. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Pagoda experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2661 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Pagoda shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 359 mm of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 75 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 202 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Pagoda Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Sri Lanka

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

Annual
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Legend heavy rainfall high moderate low almost none
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

Pagoda’s average annual precipitation is 2661 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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


Current rainfall in Pagoda

Sun   Jan 12
31°C | 24°C
N
9.1 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Mon   Jan 13
31°C | 24°C
NE 1 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Tue   Jan 14
30°C | 24°C
NE 1 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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