Rantepao Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Rantepao, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Rantepao is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3739 mm (147 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Rantepao can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 501 mm (20 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

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

Rantepao's average annual precipitation is 3739 mm (147 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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