Rathowen Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Rathowen, Westmeath, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Rathowen has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1032 mm (41 in) of rainfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Rathowen has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 97 mm (3.8 in), and the driest month, March, with 74 mm (2.9 in), is minimal.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Rathowen Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Ireland: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ireland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Rathowen vs World: Rainfall Compared
Rathowen's average annual precipitation is 1032 mm (41 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.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
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 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.
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Rathowen's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Rathowen Climate page.
