Sambalpur Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sambalpur, Orissa, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Sambalpur is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1538 mm (61 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 431 mm (17 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 10 mm (0.4 in) over 0 rainy days.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sambalpur Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in India: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Sambalpur vs World: Rainfall Compared
Sambalpur's average annual precipitation is 1538 mm (61 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
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.
- 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 Sambalpur's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sambalpur Climate page.
