Pont Cassé Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Pont Cassé. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Pont Cassé has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1116 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Pont Cassé, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 152 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 41 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C and receives 220 hours of sunshine. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Pont Cassé Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Dominica

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Pont Cassé’s average annual precipitation is 1116 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Pont Cassé:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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