Patterdale Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Patterdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Patterdale has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1394 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 146 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Patterdale Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in the United Kingdom: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United Kingdom. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Patterdale vs World: Rainfall Compared
Patterdale's average annual precipitation is 1394 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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.
- 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 Patterdale's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Patterdale Climate page.
