Ranfurly Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ranfurly, Otago, New Zealand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Ranfurly receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 825 mm (32 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Ranfurly offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (99 mm (3.9 in)) and August (50 mm (2 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ranfurly Temperature page.

Ranfurly's average annual precipitation is 825 mm (32 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.

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.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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