Paihia Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Paihia, Northland, New Zealand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Paihia experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1105 mm of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 130 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 71 mm of rainfall.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 20°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Paihia Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in New Zealand
The map below shows the annual precipitation across New Zealand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Paihia’s average annual precipitation is 1105 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
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 Paihia’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Paihia Climate page.
Current rainfall in Paihia
