Pennington Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pennington, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Pennington is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1055 mm (42 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Pennington, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 168 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pennington Temperature page.

Pennington's average annual precipitation is 1055 mm (42 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Pennington's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pennington Climate page.