Phalaborwa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 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.

Phalaborwa typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 493 mm (19 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Phalaborwa can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 100 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Phalaborwa Temperature page.

Phalaborwa's average annual precipitation is 493 mm (19 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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